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KV54 PVF

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

189,395 mi
Last recorded189,395 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2018 189,395 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 179,062 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

plastic covers fitted

rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust corroded

unable to fully see all brake pads

Pass 15 Jul 2016 167,575 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Outer sill covers, engine covers and under trays fitted

Rear exhaust corroded

Unable to fully see front or rear brake pads

Pass 3 Jul 2015 150,133 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

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

Outer sill covers fitted

Rear exhaust corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wiper blades smearing slightly

Fail 1 Jul 2015 150,011 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

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

Outer sill covers fitted

Rear exhaust corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wiper blades smearing slightly

Pass 16 Jul 2014 139,991 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Outer sill covers fitted

Unable to fully see front brake pads

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jul 2014 139,991 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Outer sill covers fitted

Unable to fully see front brake pads

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2013 118,735 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front wiper blades slightly split

near side front brake has slight run out evident

rear silencer starting to corrode

Pass 11 Jul 2012 94,172 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 11 Jul 2012 94,172 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 15 Jul 2011 63,765 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 55,290 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 45,633 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 37,045 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 29,397 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 PVF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Grey 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 PVF, 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 PVF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 October 2004.

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