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MJ54 KZO

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

128,225 mi
Last recorded128,225 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ54 KZO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 128,225 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSHE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 119,116 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear d bushers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Sep 2018 119,116 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear d bushers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 109,175 miles

Offside Rear brake very slightly binding

Front bumper damaged

Rear Lower suspension arm covers fitted

battery cover fitted

engine top cover fitted

engine under tray fitted

front and rear wheel arch liners fitted

outer sill covers fitted

under body covers fitted

under bonnet covers fitted

Fail 24 Jul 2017 109,175 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front bumper damaged

Offside Front tyre perishing

Offside Front tyre worn on the outer edges

Offside Rear brake very slightly binding

Rear Lower suspension arm covers fitted

battery cover fitted

engine top cover fitted

engine under tray fitted

front and rear wheel arch liners fitted

outer sill covers fitted

under body covers fitted

under bonnet covers fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2016 102,109 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn badly on inner edge

Fail 25 Jul 2016 102,109 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn badly on inner edge

Pass 27 Jul 2015 94,096 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

O/S/F Fog light lens broken

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jul 2015 94,004 miles

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

Both rear tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

O/S/F Fog light lens broken

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2014 83,495 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 74,401 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 74,401 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 58,437 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 58,437 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 54,438 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 50,264 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 23 Nov 2009 50,213 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 13 Nov 2008 42,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front tyre tread low on inner edge

unable to carry out full inspection of underside of vehicle due to engine and floor trays fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2008 42,217 miles

offside front tyre tread low on inner edge

unable to carry out full inspection of underside of vehicle due to engine and floor trays fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2007 32,132 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2007 32,016 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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MJ54 KZO 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 57.1%.

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 MJ54 KZO, 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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MJ54 KZO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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