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KV54 VTW

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,325 mi
Last recorded111,325 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV54 VTW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2022 111,325 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre bracket broken and missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass discolouring (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (needs attention) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both headlights beam images not very good

indicator switch insecure

offside windscreen washer partially blocked

surface corrosion underneath on some rear suspension components and rear under body

Fail 14 Mar 2022 111,325 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and worn to the limit and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and worn to the limit and cracking (245/40x17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective centre bracket broken and missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass discolouring (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (needs attention) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both headlights beam images not very good

indicator switch insecure

offside windscreen washer partially blocked

surface corrosion underneath on some rear suspension components and rear under body

Pass 15 Mar 2021 110,134 miles

Fluid leak from around gearbox area

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit and perished (RECOMMENDED ATTENTION) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit and perished (RECOMMENDED ATTENTION) 2454017 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Number plate deteriorated

Fail 15 Mar 2021 110,134 miles

Fluid leak from around gearbox area

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit and perished (RECOMMENDED ATTENTION) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit and perished (RECOMMENDED ATTENTION) 2454017 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Number plate deteriorated

Pass 17 Mar 2020 105,572 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 105,572 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 101,452 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 101,368 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Inoperative (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 97,275 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Mar 2018 97,274 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2017 92,340 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 89,287 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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

Fail 12 Mar 2016 89,287 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 85,413 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 85,413 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 78,359 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Mar 2014 78,343 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2013 71,844 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2012 67,107 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Feb 2012 67,107 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2011 61,282 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

full upper and lower covers fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2010 55,456 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Feb 2010 55,456 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 50,393 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 42,831 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 VTW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VTW, 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 VTW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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