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KY54 EFO

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

80,968 mi
Last recorded80,968 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY54 EFO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 80,968 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2025 78,319 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 77,299 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 77,299 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 75,017 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2022 75,017 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 69,051 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 63,230 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 56,060 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 50,554 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 47,043 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 44,674 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 42,223 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 39,297 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Jul 2013 39,275 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2012 36,811 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 29,934 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 25,280 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 25,271 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 21,384 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

advise on damage to nearside front tyre outer wall

advise on wear to both front brake discs. rear brake pads wearing thin.

Fail 14 Oct 2008 21,368 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

advise on damage to nearside front tyre outer wall

advise on wear to both front brake discs. rear brake pads wearing thin.

Pass 15 Oct 2007 17,090 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 EFO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 EFO, 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 EFO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 October 2004.

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