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AE54 ZKU

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

97,621 mi
Last recorded97,621 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 ZKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 97,621 miles

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

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 25 Jun 2018 85,415 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 22 Jun 2018 85,415 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 2 Jun 2017 77,390 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 66,288 miles

back box outer skin peeling

front number plate cracked

n/s/ window screen damaged

Fail 5 Feb 2016 66,184 miles

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

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

back box outer skin peeling

front number plate cracked

n/s/ window screen damaged

Pass 13 Feb 2015 55,776 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 48,116 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 40,710 miles

movement in both front wheelbearings

nsf tyre outer sidwall deteriorating

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 28 Feb 2012 33,579 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 31,846 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 26,663 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 21,390 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 16,287 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 11,074 miles

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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AE54 ZKU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AE54 ZKU, 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 AE54 ZKU registered?

AE54 ZKU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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The MOT history for AE54 ZKU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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