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KY54 AHZ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,928 mi
Last recorded111,928 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY54 AHZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 111,928 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 103,935 miles

Engine management lamp indicates a fault

Exhaust system and mountings slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Road wheel has been repaired

Fail 23 Feb 2015 98,594 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 98,594 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 151,973 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2014 151,973 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 129,960 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 122,949 miles

both front front traling arm busn worn

Pass 20 Sep 2010 102,303 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 79,931 miles

Both front lower leading control arm bushes deteriorating but not resulting in excess play

offside mirror glass deteriorating but provides adequate view

offside rear coil spring corroded

offside washer jet partially works

Pass 21 Oct 2008 28,720 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 28,720 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 50,935 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2007 50,688 miles

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

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 AHZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AHZ, 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 AHZ registered?

KY54 AHZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 September 2004.

Is KY54 AHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY54 AHZ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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