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KY54 EFH

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

96,360 mi
Last recorded96,360 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY54 EFH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 96,360 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2020 96,256 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 93,948 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play requires attention (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

small stone chips in windscreen

under trays fitted

Fail 16 Oct 2019 93,947 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play requires attention (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

small stone chips in windscreen

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2018 88,411 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 83,506 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

n/s/f lower splash guard damaged

Pass 12 Oct 2016 77,681 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 72,694 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside door mirror damaged

Pass 29 Sep 2014 67,944 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2014 67,867 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 62,454 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

n/s/f tyre scrubbed out on edges, will require attention soon

o/s mirror indicator condensated but working ok at time of test

Pass 10 Oct 2012 55,842 miles

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

some wear front brake discs

Pass 28 Sep 2011 50,061 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 43,274 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2010 43,250 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 36,300 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 30,404 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 25,463 miles

stone chips front screen

Fail 4 Sep 2007 25,398 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

both front headlight aims on upper limits

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 EFH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol 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 EFH, 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 EFH registered?

KY54 EFH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 September 2004.

Is KY54 EFH safe to buy?

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