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MH54 KRJ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2019
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

146,023 mi
Last recorded146,023 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH54 KRJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 146,023 miles

windscreen cracked

Fail 3 Jan 2018 145,938 miles

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

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

windscreen cracked

Pass 5 Jan 2017 118,625 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 118,625 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear lower ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

Fail 17 Dec 2016 118,411 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 114,584 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 12 Dec 2015 114,584 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Dec 2014 111,252 miles

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

Offside 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)

Fail 29 Dec 2014 111,252 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside 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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust bracket broken but system still adequately supported

Pass 28 Dec 2013 96,839 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has side wall damage

Fail 28 Dec 2013 96,839 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has side wall damage

Pass 2 Jan 2013 90,211 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2012 90,211 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 82,791 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2012 82,791 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2011 74,544 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 74,544 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 64,502 miles

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

front registration plate starting to disfigure

Pass 16 Jan 2009 53,801 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 53,789 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 39,871 miles

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)

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 KRJ 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 52.4%.

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 MH54 KRJ, 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 MH54 KRJ registered?

MH54 KRJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 September 2004.

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