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KU54 GHG

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

163,983 mi
Last recorded163,983 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU54 GHG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2023 163,983 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust corroded butnot holed

Fail 17 Aug 2023 163,983 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust corroded butnot holed

Pass 12 Aug 2022 163,285 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 163,285 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 162,398 miles

advice clean up head lights

advice on further look at rear brakes and rear hand brake both sides

advice on heavy underseal at rear axle and underside all over

advice on slight blow at exhaust at rear

Fail 14 Jul 2021 162,398 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

advice clean up head lights

advice on further look at rear brakes and rear hand brake both sides

advice on heavy underseal at rear axle and underside all over

advice on slight blow at exhaust at rear

Pass 14 Oct 2020 155,682 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 155,682 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative lower sensor arm broken (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 148,435 miles

Nearside Front break back plate corroded

Offside Front break back plate corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2019 148,435 miles

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

Nearside Front break back plate corroded

Offside Front break back plate corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2018 144,434 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 144,419 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 139,267 miles

Nearside Front n/s/f brake disc very slightly distorted.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear ()

full under covers fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2016 131,320 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 10 Apr 2015 125,765 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 125,763 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 118,689 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 118,685 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 112,039 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Apr 2013 112,035 miles

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

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 105,379 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 84,231 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 84,230 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 68,596 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 55,987 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 37,235 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 GHG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 GHG, 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 GHG registered?

KU54 GHG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 November 2004.

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