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EK54 FKU

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

112,109 mi
Last recorded112,109 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK54 FKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 112,109 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 105,478 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2018 101,062 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 96,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 92,297 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2016 92,296 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 86,299 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 80,837 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Offside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Sep 2013 78,776 miles

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Sep 2013 78,776 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Sep 2012 74,063 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 25 Sep 2012 74,063 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 61,972 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 51,938 miles

nearside rear tyre tread low on inner edge

Pass 24 Sep 2009 43,161 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 34,252 miles

advise brake warning light on

advise covers fitted underneath vehicle,and under bonnet

front and rear brake discs lipped rear pads seem low

strong advise front pads low ,front discs lipped

Fail 27 Sep 2008 34,252 miles

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

advise brake warning light on

advise covers fitted underneath vehicle,and under bonnet

front and rear brake discs lipped rear pads seem low

strong advise front pads low ,front discs lipped

Pass 27 Sep 2007 24,118 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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EK54 FKU 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 77.8%.

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 EK54 FKU, 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 EK54 FKU registered?

EK54 FKU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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