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KV54 FPT

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,155 mi
Last recorded125,155 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2019 125,155 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 125,154 miles

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding after hand brake applied (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 117,549 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Mar 2017 102,954 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides of car (2.5.A.3c)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 28 Mar 2017 102,802 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides of car (2.5.A.3c)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 1 Apr 2016 88,638 miles

smoking slightly

Pass 19 Mar 2015 80,925 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 77,786 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 73,570 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Oct 2012 73,567 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 29 Oct 2011 66,290 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 56,302 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 49,584 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 42,476 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 32,001 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 FPT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FPT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KV54 FPT registered?

KV54 FPT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 September 2004.

Is KV54 FPT safe to buy?

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