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KV54 WYB

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

119,233 mi
Last recorded119,233 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV54 WYB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2022 119,233 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 115,474 miles

Engine & Body Under Trays Fitted

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 115,206 miles

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

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

Engine & Body Under Trays Fitted

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Outer ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 104,940 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 104,939 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 98,526 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 98,526 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 93,382 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 87,295 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front wipers slightly worn

Fail 21 Feb 2017 87,254 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

1x rear exhaust mount bracket broken (part of exhaust)

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

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

all brake discs pitting/corroding on braking surfaces

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

nearside front wiper blade slightly smearing screen

Pass 22 Feb 2016 85,441 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland both (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 80,257 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Feb 2015 80,257 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2014 72,684 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 60,837 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Feb 2013 60,671 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 41,892 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 30,347 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 26,541 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 20,570 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 20,529 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 17,234 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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KV54 WYB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 KV54 WYB, 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 KV54 WYB registered?

KV54 WYB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 October 2004.

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