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KY54 AOE

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,616 mi
Last recorded140,616 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY54 AOE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 140,616 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 108,683 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 108,372 miles

Front steering arms have slight play

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside front/rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded nearside/offside (2.4.C.1b)

under trays fitted and engine covers fitted

Fail 17 Sep 2016 108,372 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside front/rear (2.4.G.2)

Front steering arms have slight play

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded nearside/offside (2.4.C.1b)

under trays fitted and engine covers fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2015 103,978 miles

EML On

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Aug 2015 103,978 miles

EML On

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2014 103,556 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2013 95,133 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 86,399 miles

nearside front tyre cracking between tread

Fail 3 Oct 2012 86,399 miles

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

nearside front tyre cracking between tread

Pass 4 Oct 2011 78,182 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 77,921 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front disc's worn

Pass 21 Sep 2010 42,092 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 40,743 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)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 57,081 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 48,835 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 38,619 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 38,619 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 AOE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AOE, 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 AOE registered?

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

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