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KU54 UPK

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,925 mi
Last recorded95,925 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2023 95,925 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 92,023 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2022 92,023 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 87,082 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 86,902 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2019 82,574 miles

UNDER TRYS FITTED

Pass 9 Oct 2018 78,234 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 78,153 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 74,057 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 69,613 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 64,629 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 60,619 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 55,818 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 55,586 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 51,842 miles

exhaust mountings slightly deterioted

Pass 4 Oct 2011 48,691 miles

under body coverd by plastic covering

Fail 24 Sep 2011 27,999 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

under body coverd by plastic covering

Pass 9 Oct 2010 44,879 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 40,112 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 40,084 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 33,050 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 33,048 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 2 May 2008 30,737 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 26,473 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 UPK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UPK, 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 UPK registered?

KU54 UPK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 September 2004.

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