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KV54 FPJ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

214,685 mi
Last recorded214,685 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV54 FPJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 214,685 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 214,685 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 209,497 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 204,317 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 199,093 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn close to limit inner edge

Rear flexi brake hoses perishing

Pass 11 Jun 2015 191,758 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2015 191,755 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

nearside front tyre outer wall slightly deteriorated

offside mirror has slight play

Fail 2 May 2015 191,451 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Abnormal noise from engine

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s headlamp mount partially broken but is still secure

Pass 8 May 2014 175,343 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 May 2014 175,273 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2013 162,500 miles

rear brake discs lipped

Fail 22 Apr 2013 162,500 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs lipped

Pass 29 Mar 2012 148,826 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear tyres wearing thin.

Fail 29 Mar 2012 148,820 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear tyres wearing thin.

Pass 28 Jan 2011 134,190 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

corrosion on suspension components

slight age cracking on both front lower castor arm bushes

small stonechips in windscreen

surface corrosion/pitting on all brake discs

wiper blades smear

Fail 27 Jan 2011 134,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

corrosion on suspension components

slight age cracking on both front lower castor arm bushes

small stonechips in windscreen

surface corrosion/pitting on all brake discs

wiper blades smear

Pass 15 Feb 2010 62,946 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 91,794 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 64,989 miles

offside front jacking rubber missing

offside front link rod gaitor split

Fail 26 Sep 2007 64,989 miles

Front brake drum in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front jacking rubber missing

offside front link rod gaitor split

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 FPJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FPJ, 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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KV54 FPJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 September 2004.

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