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MH54 KNW

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Gold Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

206,795 mi
Last recorded206,795 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH54 KNW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2022 206,795 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside above fuel tank area (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear on 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 200,549 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped and worn nsf/osf (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nsr and osr slight (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns/os and above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsr/osr lower slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 192,878 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 24 Mar 2020 192,873 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Mar 2019 187,021 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 187,021 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 170,895 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2018 170,869 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking Brake Efficiency 19%

Pass 25 Mar 2017 165,078 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2017 165,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 156,000 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 156,000 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 148,076 miles

center stop light not working

Pass 21 Mar 2014 131,059 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Mar 2014 131,059 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2012 117,485 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 107,545 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 96,628 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 83,146 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 69,247 miles

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

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

N/S Front tyre worn on edge

Pass 12 Sep 2007 58,204 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 58,204 miles

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

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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MH54 KNW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Gold with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 MH54 KNW, 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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MH54 KNW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 September 2004.

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