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BT54 KYH

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,959 mi
Last recorded143,959 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 KYH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2017 143,959 miles

eng cover and undershields fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 23 Nov 2016 140,572 miles

eng cover and undershield fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 22 Nov 2016 140,536 miles

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

eng cover and undershield fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 1 Dec 2015 138,897 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 138,889 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 138,887 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front and middle hangers not connected (7.1.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 122,435 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Oct 2014 122,058 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2013 104,067 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

passenger airbag turned off.

Fail 7 Oct 2013 104,057 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

passenger airbag turned off.

Pass 27 Sep 2012 90,943 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pipes corrodeing

Fail 26 Sep 2012 90,936 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pipes corrodeing

Pass 28 Sep 2011 75,419 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 75,412 miles

Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 63,187 miles

all tyres tread low recommend replacement now

Pass 7 Oct 2009 50,077 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 34,509 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 29,349 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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BT54 KYH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BT54 KYH, 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 BT54 KYH registered?

BT54 KYH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 December 2004.

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