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KE54 JYW

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2015
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

214,990 mi
Last recorded214,990 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2014
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE54 JYW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2014 214,990 miles

EML on.

Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2014 214,980 miles

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

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

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

EML on.

Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 17 May 2014 207,336 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 202,189 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2013 193,049 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 May 2013 193,048 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2012 186,620 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2012 182,064 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 16 May 2012 182,054 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 25 Nov 2011 177,195 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 171,745 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 165,931 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 157,379 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 157,379 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 151,660 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 142,074 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 134,927 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 130,958 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 115,140 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 JYW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 JYW, 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 JYW registered?

KE54 JYW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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