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KY54 ABO

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

89,489 mi
Last recorded89,489 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY54 ABO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 89,489 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2025 89,489 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 87,430 miles

Front Both headlamp lenses clouding.

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass is in poor condition! Advised investigate! (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

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

Fail 7 Aug 2024 87,425 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Temp fuel cap fitted! (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Both headlamp lenses clouding.

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass is in poor condition! Advised investigate! (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 80,339 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 78,956 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 78,956 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 74,633 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 74,633 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 70,300 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 64,762 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 7 Aug 2018 58,383 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 58,379 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective center/back mount corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 53,983 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 51,750 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 47,203 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 47,203 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 40,799 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 40,732 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 30,024 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 28,017 miles

Engine warning light on.

Fail 24 Dec 2012 28,007 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine warning light on.

Pass 23 Dec 2011 23,759 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 20,206 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)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 16,510 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 13,773 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 Dec 2008 13,773 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 11,374 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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

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KY54 ABO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 KY54 ABO, 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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KY54 ABO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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