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KV54 OYD

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,329 mi
Last recorded119,329 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2023 119,329 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2023 119,329 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 111,409 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 104,842 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 104,842 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Faded (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 99,309 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 99,303 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2019 93,861 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 92,199 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 92,173 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Rear Discs Corroded

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 91,784 miles

Front both front upper suspension mountings noisey

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

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

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

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

both rear indicators slightly discoloured

engine management light on

front brake pads very low

undertrays fitted

Fail 1 Nov 2016 91,768 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working wing mirror repeater (1.4.A.2c)

Front both front upper suspension mountings noisey

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

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

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

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

both rear indicators slightly discoloured

engine management light on

front brake pads very low

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2015 83,232 miles

engine management warning light on

Fail 2 Nov 2015 83,232 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

engine management warning light on

Fail 1 Nov 2014 76,171 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 76,171 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 68,568 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

esp warning light on

Pass 1 Nov 2012 61,892 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 56,395 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2011 56,395 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 51,612 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 46,952 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 29,971 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 32,663 miles

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

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

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

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 OYD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OYD, 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 OYD registered?

KV54 OYD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 September 2004.

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