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KU54 WTP

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

235,436 mi
Last recorded235,436 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 235,436 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 78,298 miles

Central Front Lower engine covers fitted

Central Rear Lower Oil leak differential ()

Offside Front Lower suspension creak

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

Fail 16 Nov 2016 78,220 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Central Front Lower engine covers fitted

Central Rear Lower Oil leak differential ()

Offside Front Lower suspension creak

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 217,839 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 56,262 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 56,262 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 187,616 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 187,616 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 170,319 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2011 148,038 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 140,080 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 140,139 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 140,136 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 105,569 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 93,265 miles

NSF tyre low on edge

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 29 Oct 2007 78,095 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 WTP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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