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KU54 WLJ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

99,286 mi
Last recorded99,286 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU54 WLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2019 99,286 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 99,286 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 97,778 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 97,778 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2017 94,723 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2016 88,049 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread wearing on outer edge

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some items

Pass 12 Aug 2015 82,519 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 75,686 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 75,686 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2013 63,546 miles

Engine undertray fitted.

Fail 23 May 2013 49,157 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine undertray fitted.

Pass 4 May 2012 58,796 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 53,704 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 49,130 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 45,113 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 40,812 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 33,220 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 WLJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WLJ, 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 WLJ registered?

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

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