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BT54 KYO

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

82,735 mi
Last recorded82,735 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 KYO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 82,735 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2024 80,019 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 79,328 miles

Surface rust on underside

Undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2022 78,871 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 78,871 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 21 Jul 2022 78,861 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Hazed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 77,643 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 23 Jul 2021 77,643 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 77,142 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 76,319 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 75,580 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 74,067 miles

offside rear tyre edge wearing out and has a nail in it

Fail 25 Aug 2017 74,067 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working wing mirror indicator (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working wing mirror indicator (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

offside rear tyre edge wearing out and has a nail in it

Pass 26 Aug 2016 72,330 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 70,390 miles

offside rear tyre outer wall has cuts

both front tyre outer wall has cuts

nearside front tyre edge wearing out

Pass 26 Aug 2014 68,744 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 67,053 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 63,846 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2011 60,157 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

nsr tyre wall slight damage

Pass 13 May 2010 56,210 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 56,209 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 May 2009 53,463 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2008 49,844 miles

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

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

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

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

air-bag light on inside car.

Pass 10 May 2007 44,416 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 KYO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 BT54 KYO, 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 KYO registered?

BT54 KYO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 December 2004.

Is BT54 KYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT54 KYO shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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