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KU54 UOT

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

118,543 mi
Last recorded118,543 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU54 UOT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 118,543 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2018 106,675 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 106,630 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 104,982 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 104,969 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 103,403 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 101,788 miles

Front tyres wearing low on edges.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 6 Nov 2013 101,784 miles

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

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

Front tyres wearing low on edges.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 5 Oct 2012 97,663 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Oct 2012 97,663 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Sep 2011 84,185 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

some noise from o/s/f strut top when turned

Pass 12 Sep 2011 84,185 miles

some noise from o/s/f strut top when turned

Pass 6 Oct 2010 74,098 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 17,948 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 52,279 miles

PLASTIC BELLY PLATES COVERING UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE. PLASTIC SILL FITTED

Fail 11 Sep 2008 52,279 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

PLASTIC BELLY PLATES COVERING UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE. PLASTIC SILL FITTED

Pass 11 Sep 2007 41,833 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 UOT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 UOT, 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 UOT registered?

KU54 UOT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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