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KY54 KXN

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

149,920 mi
Last recorded149,920 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY54 KXN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2015 149,920 miles

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

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

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

exhaust slighty corroded

undertray fitted

Fail 25 Jun 2015 150,152 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2014 139,125 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 139,125 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 16 May 2014 139,118 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 125,103 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 97,689 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 115,440 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 115,440 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 106,027 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 84,697 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2010 84,697 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 59,360 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 59,360 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 44,166 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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KY54 KXN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 KY54 KXN, 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 KY54 KXN registered?

KY54 KXN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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