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KU54 ZYW

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

168,254 mi
Last recorded168,254 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2024 168,254 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front ball joint on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear ball joint on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear ball joint loose on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 160,821 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 155,569 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2022 155,563 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment park brake warning light stays on poss malajustment (1.1.15 (f))

Headlamp aim not tested due to beam image and light intensity reduced (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 150,163 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play wheel bearing play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe slightly corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower bumper damaged

Offside Front wing mirror deteriorating

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate fading (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres on 3mm & wearing on edges 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in the remainder of the swept area not over 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

both front headlight beam images not fully clear

Fail 15 Oct 2020 150,159 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction E S P light stays on dash (2.6 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak shock absorber leaking to excess (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn drop link lower bush excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose center exhaust mounting bracket flange one bolt missing & slightly blowing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play wheel bearing play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe slightly corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower bumper damaged

Offside Front wing mirror deteriorating

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link lower bush play (strong advise) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate fading (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres on 3mm & wearing on edges 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in the remainder of the swept area not over 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

both front headlight beam images not fully clear

Pass 1 Nov 2019 137,308 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center exhaust box outer skin damaged (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 1.6-3mm (strong advise) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear wheel brakes binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in the remainder of the swept area not over 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

both front headlight beam images not fully clear

front bumper slightly damaged nearside front & offside front

Fail 1 Nov 2019 137,308 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box blowing to excess (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center exhaust box outer skin damaged (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 1.6-3mm (strong advise) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear wheel brakes binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in the remainder of the swept area not over 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

both front headlight beam images not fully clear

front bumper slightly damaged nearside front & offside front

Pass 26 Sep 2018 131,507 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under body shields fitted to vehicle preventing full inspection

Fail 26 Sep 2018 131,507 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under body shields fitted to vehicle preventing full inspection

Pass 3 Oct 2017 125,636 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 123,587 miles

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)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 123,587 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front and rear mountings broken away (7.1.1)

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 18 Sep 2015 110,290 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2014 99,755 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 92,058 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 92,058 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 82,823 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on the edges

front discs lipped

Pass 7 Sep 2011 74,936 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 66,664 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 55,942 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 55,938 miles

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

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 27 Aug 2008 44,641 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 33,983 miles

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 ZYW 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 70.8%.

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 ZYW, 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 ZYW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 September 2004.

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