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KY54 AOL

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

175,124 mi
Last recorded175,124 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY54 AOL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 175,124 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 166,947 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 154,593 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 154,593 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 138,640 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

covers fitted at time of test

Fail 16 Dec 2021 138,617 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking both (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached downfacing both sides (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords showing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 123,292 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 109,404 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 100,680 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 91,500 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 85,362 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 74,347 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 65,990 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 56,401 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 48,764 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 45,882 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 37,812 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 37,812 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 32,041 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 26,896 miles

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

front both brake disc slightly worn

Fail 31 Aug 2007 26,895 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside 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 AOL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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

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