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KU54 LWH

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,768 mi
Last recorded59,768 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 59,768 miles

Central exhaust mounting hanger detached

Nearside Rear tyre worn close to wear bars

Nearside headlamp top mounting bracket fractured

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit - 245/40/17 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

rattling noise from engine

Fail 30 Aug 2017 59,768 miles

Central exhaust mounting hanger detached

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre worn close to wear bars

Nearside headlamp top mounting bracket fractured

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit - 245/40/17 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

rattling noise from engine

Pass 18 Aug 2016 55,113 miles

Both rear drive shafts corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 16 Aug 2016 55,081 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both rear drive shafts corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 50,964 miles

oil leak

Fail 18 Aug 2015 50,962 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2014 47,419 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 42,996 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 27 Aug 2013 42,987 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn to limit on outer edge

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 29 Aug 2012 39,082 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 35,182 miles

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 24 Aug 2010 31,296 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 27,475 miles

Nearside Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Ovality high on front brakes

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 22,967 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 21 Aug 2008 22,873 miles

Offside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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 LWH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LWH, 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 LWH registered?

KU54 LWH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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