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NA54 KDN

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

85,530 mi
Last recorded85,530 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA54 KDN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2018 85,530 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 61,544 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 61,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2016 45,240 miles

Corrosion evident on all suspension components

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 44,039 miles

General Suspension component surface corrosion

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt and offside front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror (8.1.2a)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 43,411 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside front and offside rear tyre sidewalls have slight surface cracking/deterioration

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2013 41,864 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside front tyrewall has slight deterioration, as such checks to be kept

Fail 13 Aug 2013 41,864 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside front tyrewall has slight deterioration, as such checks to be kept

Pass 20 Aug 2012 40,068 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 39,313 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 39,313 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 38,164 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 38,164 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 11 Nov 2009 36,744 miles

nearside lower, front track control arm dust cover split

Pass 28 Nov 2008 34,011 miles

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

unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle due to plastic underguards fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2008 27,006 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 27,006 miles

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

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

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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NA54 KDN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NA54 KDN, 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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NA54 KDN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 September 2004.

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