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KU54 GKE

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

141,009 mi
Last recorded141,009 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU54 GKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2022 141,009 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Under trays fitted obscuring view of some items

Under vehicle corrosion and some mechanical components

Pass 15 Sep 2021 138,674 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Under vehicle cover fitted obscuring view of some items

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Under vehicle slight corrosion and some mechanical components

Pass 15 Sep 2020 136,224 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides; (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Under vehicle covers fitted obscuring view of some items;

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wall; (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play As marked; (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Under vehicle slight corrosion and some mechanical components

Pass 17 Sep 2019 134,053 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated AS MARKED (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play AS MARKED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

SLIGHT SURFACE CORROSION UNDER VEHICLE AND SOME MECHANICAL COMPONENTS

UNDER VEHICLE COVERS FITTED OBSCURING VIEW OF SOME ITEMS

Pass 12 Sep 2018 130,602 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

SLIGHT CORROSION UNDER VEHICLE AND SOME MECHANICAL COMPONENTS.

Under vehicle covers fitted obscuring view of some items

Pass 26 Sep 2017 127,852 miles

Front both sides brake discs lipped;

Under vehicle body covers obscuring view of some items;

slight corrosion under vehicle and some mechanical components;

Pass 20 Sep 2016 125,259 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 122,726 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 119,535 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 116,776 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 114,290 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 105,508 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 105,486 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2010 94,153 miles

Front tyres wear at edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 82,856 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 67,688 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 67,546 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2007 49,417 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 GKE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KU54 GKE, 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 GKE registered?

KU54 GKE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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