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KV54 XEF

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

178,789 mi
Last recorded178,789 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2021 178,789 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust corroded several places (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 173,875 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material toflexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 173,869 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material toflexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 171,258 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2019 171,030 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Aug 2018 165,781 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake hose started to perish slightly

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x front to (1.1.11 (c))

undershields fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 21 Sep 2017 159,860 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

underguards fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 18 Sep 2017 159,801 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

underguards fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 20 Sep 2016 152,203 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 143,676 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 16 Sep 2015 143,676 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' sat nav (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' mirror toys (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2014 138,507 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 20 Aug 2013 122,882 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2013 122,735 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 112,709 miles

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

n/s and o/s front tyres worn very low inner edge

Fail 16 Aug 2012 112,432 miles

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

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

n/s and o/s front tyres worn very low inner edge

Pass 20 Aug 2011 98,920 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 83,003 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 71,706 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 60,507 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 52,936 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 XEF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XEF, 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 XEF registered?

KV54 XEF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 November 2004.

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