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KV54 FPK

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

160,932 mi
Last recorded160,932 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2023 160,932 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 27 Sep 2023 160,932 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 150,480 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 150,480 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2021 141,784 miles

Engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 140,064 miles

front tyres fathering

Fail 21 Sep 2020 140,062 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

front tyres fathering

Pass 23 Sep 2019 137,976 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 135,614 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 133,037 miles

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

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 130,327 miles

o/s/r tyre getting low

oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2015 127,762 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 127,762 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 124,469 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 120,145 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 115,353 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 111,004 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 104,998 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 88,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 88,083 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 64,387 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 39,863 miles

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 FPK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FPK, 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 FPK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 September 2004.

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