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KV54 FMJ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

113,255 mi
Last recorded113,255 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV54 FMJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2024 113,255 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 112,752 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 111,751 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 110,384 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 108,403 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 107,096 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 107,096 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 104,548 miles

Both rear tyres worn close to2mm tread depth indicators.

Pass 22 Nov 2016 99,759 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 96,564 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 90,985 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 84,461 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 77,622 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 70,215 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 60,960 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 54,025 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 46,229 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 39,248 miles

Slight front brake inbalance(pull to N/S).

Nail in rear tyre

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 FMJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FMJ, 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 FMJ registered?

KV54 FMJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is KV54 FMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV54 FMJ shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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