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KE54 HGY

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

87,641 mi
Last recorded87,641 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE54 HGY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2020 87,641 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 80,992 miles

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 6 Feb 2019 80,992 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 15 Feb 2018 74,812 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 72,339 miles

N/s/front headlamp beam image very poor - advise change

Oil leak

Undertrays fitted obscuring views of some testable items

Pass 5 Feb 2016 67,767 miles

middle exhaust bracket broken

oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2015 61,407 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

center exhaust bracket broken but exhaust is still supported

Pass 31 Jan 2014 51,778 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 31 Jan 2014 51,778 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 5 Feb 2013 42,958 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 35,803 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 29,530 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 18,784 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 11,265 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 8,921 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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KE54 HGY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol 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 KE54 HGY, 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 KE54 HGY registered?

KE54 HGY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 November 2004.

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