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KV54 UWR

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

87,369 mi
Last recorded87,369 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV54 UWR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 87,369 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Feb 2018 87,369 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Lower Front suspension 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)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 78,624 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 73,604 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 73,604 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 69,473 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 65,573 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 61,311 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jun 2012 58,020 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine management light on

light oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2012 58,020 miles

engine management light on

light oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2012 57,980 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 50,606 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2010 50,606 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 41,554 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner egdes

slight play in n.s.f wheel bearing

Pass 10 Nov 2008 33,485 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2008 33,485 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 24,625 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 UWR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UWR, 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 UWR registered?

KV54 UWR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 October 2004.

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The MOT history for KV54 UWR shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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