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KU54 LYV

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

205,209 mi
Last recorded205,209 miles
Recorded on24 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU54 LYV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2016 205,209 miles

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

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

engine management light on

front air-con condenser damaged

Fail 24 May 2016 205,209 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

engine management light on

front air-con condenser damaged

Pass 22 Apr 2015 186,261 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 178,821 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Park brake pedal anti-slip provision missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 3 Jan 2014 178,821 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Park brake pedal anti-slip provision missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Jan 2013 158,272 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake pedal anti-slip provision missing

Some deterioration present n/s engine mounting

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jan 2013 158,272 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake pedal anti-slip provision missing

Some deterioration present n/s engine mounting

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2012 136,343 miles

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jan 2012 136,343 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2011 113,539 miles

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

Nearside door mirror glass missing.

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

Fail 7 Jan 2011 113,535 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside door mirror glass missing.

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 98,081 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 86,173 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 86,049 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 LYV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LYV, 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 LYV registered?

KU54 LYV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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