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KV54 FHU

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

155,787 mi
Last recorded155,787 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV54 FHU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2023 155,787 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all rear suspension components corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2022 152,135 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 150,616 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 142,505 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both headlights are slightly cloudy/weak patterns

parking brake lever has travel

parking lever has no anti slip

vehicle has undertrays & sill covers

windscreen has a crack in swept area,not yet to excess

Fail 20 Dec 2019 142,486 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both headlights are slightly cloudy/weak patterns

parking brake lever has travel

parking lever has no anti slip

vehicle has undertrays & sill covers

windscreen has a crack in swept area,not yet to excess

Pass 13 Dec 2018 136,758 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 132,230 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 131,878 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine light on indicating a fault

Pass 25 Nov 2016 125,040 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Nov 2016 125,040 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 118,136 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 109,572 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2013 100,942 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

front tyres 5mm, rear 3mm

Fail 8 Nov 2013 100,942 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

front tyres 5mm, rear 3mm

Pass 28 Nov 2012 93,914 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust mount broken by back axle

Pass 26 Oct 2011 87,015 miles

n/s/r tyre is on 2mm of tread in the center of the tyre advise change

o/s/r tyre is on 2mm of tread in the center of the tyre advise change

Fail 26 Oct 2011 87,015 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

n/s/r tyre is on 2mm of tread in the center of the tyre advise change

o/s/r tyre is on 2mm of tread in the center of the tyre advise change

Pass 10 Nov 2010 79,284 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs worn

Pass 16 Nov 2009 73,109 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Nov 2009 73,109 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 57,656 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 57,656 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 46,369 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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KV54 FHU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 82,457 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KV54 FHU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KV54 FHU registered?

KV54 FHU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 November 2004.

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