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KR54 RUY

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

81,164 mi
Last recorded81,164 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2014
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR54 RUY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2014 81,164 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 75,533 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 71,648 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 64,094 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 58,849 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 58,849 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2008 51,515 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2007 41,116 miles

n/s/f tyre has a cut in outter sidwall

o/s/r tyre has a cut in outter sidwall

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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KR54 RUY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KR54 RUY, 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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How do I check the history of KR54 RUY?

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What year was KR54 RUY registered?

KR54 RUY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 December 2004.

Is KR54 RUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR54 RUY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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