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KU54 GFY

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

216,326 mi
Last recorded216,326 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU54 GFY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2024 216,326 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2023 212,401 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Sep 2023 212,387 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear of (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 208,904 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

slight up / down movement in steering rack at full lock

very slight play in near side front wheel bearing

Pass 31 Aug 2021 204,667 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 204,667 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 200,896 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 200,892 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.5 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 196,848 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 191,015 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 175,671 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 161,902 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 161,902 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 145,086 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 134,179 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 134,176 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

o/s/f tyre on limit

Pass 30 Mar 2013 113,602 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 113,573 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

warning indicator showing 1 malfunction

Pass 31 May 2012 107,191 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 98,932 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 87,312 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 87,312 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 80,866 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 73,026 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 57,654 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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KU54 GFY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KU54 GFY, 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 KU54 GFY registered?

KU54 GFY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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