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KY54 EEX

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

169,975 mi
Last recorded169,975 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2021 169,975 miles

ADVISE: unable to open boot

ADVISE: underbody and suspension components corroded

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective ADVISE: both front headlamp lenses are misted up (still able to get get a pattern) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ADVISE: ns/f brake disc is corroded (brake efficiency is still good (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated ADVISE|: both rear rubber brake hoses are starting to split/perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 169,966 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ADVISE: ns/f lower rear arm ball joint has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing os/r locking wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Both rear drop links have excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both rear ant roll bar D bushes have excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm os/r tyre is below 1.6mm of tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

ADVISE: unable to open boot

ADVISE: underbody and suspension components corroded

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective ADVISE: both front headlamp lenses are misted up (still able to get get a pattern) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ADVISE: ns/f brake disc is corroded (brake efficiency is still good (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources ns/r number plate bulb not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated ADVISE|: both rear rubber brake hoses are starting to split/perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 166,481 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 166,437 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 158,886 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 149,571 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 143,620 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

parking brake is 18%

under trays and engine covers fitted unable to check certain items

Fail 21 Dec 2016 143,453 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

parking brake is 18%

under trays and engine covers fitted unable to check certain items

Pass 5 Jan 2016 137,521 miles

Rear Tyres 2.0 - 2.5mm

Underyrays Fitted

Fail 4 Jan 2016 137,521 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Front (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyres 2.0 - 2.5mm

Underyrays Fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2014 122,652 miles

o/s/f lower arm ball joint gaitor small split

surface corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

Pass 5 Oct 2013 107,554 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 95,167 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 95,157 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 83,252 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 83,252 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 71,082 miles

offside rear tyre metallic object in tread

Pass 13 Jul 2009 58,829 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 5 Dec 2008 51,510 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 37,732 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
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KY54 EEX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EEX, 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 EEX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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