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KU54 GKC

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

91,876 mi
Last recorded91,876 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2022 91,876 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 88,635 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 83,831 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 81,115 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 81,099 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 77,535 miles

Front lower body damage present

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

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

engine sign stays on

Fail 19 Dec 2018 77,534 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front lower body damage present

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

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

engine sign stays on

Pass 20 Dec 2017 73,765 miles

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Fail 20 Dec 2017 73,765 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement control arm bushe (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement control arms bush (2.4.G.2)

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Pass 20 Dec 2016 68,079 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 61,612 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint slight play in top link arm ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 56,332 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 50,372 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 44,785 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 44,785 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2011 38,387 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 38,387 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 32,120 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 32,120 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 26,286 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 26,266 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 20,283 miles

n/s/f tyre outer edge of tread worn

unable to see front pads clearly

Pass 21 Sep 2007 17,290 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 GKC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GKC, 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 GKC registered?

KU54 GKC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 September 2004.

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