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KY54 AEJ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

129,268 mi
Last recorded129,268 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY54 AEJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 129,268 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Jun 2019 129,103 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

EML warning lamp indicates a fault - pre 01/07/2008

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

Pass 31 May 2018 118,412 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 118,412 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 114,420 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 109,553 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 109,553 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 102,784 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 92,328 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 80,682 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 74,760 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 68,882 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 65,480 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 61,790 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/f roadwheel damaged /buckled inner bead/rim////////////////

rear pads appear too be becoming low....... noot thoroughly inspected as roadwheel's not removed...............

Pass 13 Jul 2009 61,790 miles

o/s/f roadwheel damaged /buckled inner bead/rim////////////////

rear pads appear too be becoming low....... noot thoroughly inspected as roadwheel's not removed...............

Pass 11 Jul 2008 54,878 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 50,655 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 49,531 miles

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

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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KY54 AEJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KY54 AEJ, 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 KY54 AEJ registered?

KY54 AEJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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