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KY54 EKF

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2012
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

191,411 mi
Last recorded191,411 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2011
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2011 191,411 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 191,318 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 167,925 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 167,908 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 156,398 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 156,393 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 142,637 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 142,637 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 103,890 miles

Rear tyres wearing low

Pass 2 Oct 2008 83,834 miles

Damage to the outer wall of the nearside front tyre

Pass 25 Mar 2008 56,357 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 16,675 miles

both front tyre treads wearing outer edges

light corrosion brake discs

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 EKF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 EKF, 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 EKF registered?

KY54 EKF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 October 2004.

Is KY54 EKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY54 EKF shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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