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KY54 EKL

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

111,714 mi
Last recorded111,714 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 111,714 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2025 111,467 miles

Under the vehicle covered with under seal

Pass 20 Nov 2023 109,896 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

aims slightly faded

all rear suspension parts very rusty!

oil leaks!

Fail 20 Nov 2023 109,896 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

aims slightly faded

all rear suspension parts very rusty!

oil leaks!

Pass 21 Nov 2022 105,942 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 102,743 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 99,954 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

small gearbox leaks

Fail 24 Nov 2020 99,954 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

small gearbox leaks

Pass 14 Nov 2019 97,150 miles

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

all rear suspension very rusty

Pass 21 Nov 2018 92,652 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 87,748 miles

rear tyres perished

Fail 20 Nov 2017 87,748 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear tyres perished

Pass 21 Nov 2016 82,476 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 82,476 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 125,167 miles

child seat fitted

n/s/f tyre just off limits & worn on edges

Pass 28 Nov 2014 71,983 miles

EML on

Pass 12 Nov 2013 67,013 miles

EML on

rear tyres close to limits

Pass 14 Nov 2012 61,426 miles

Centre exhaust hanger corroded o/s/f tyre wearing badly on inner edge of tread (recommend attention soon)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Nov 2012 61,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre exhaust hanger corroded o/s/f tyre wearing badly on inner edge of tread (recommend attention soon)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2011 54,839 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 54,839 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 47,627 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 41,240 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 6 Nov 2009 41,240 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 31,987 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 20,900 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn slightly on outre edge.

Offside 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 EKL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 EKL, 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 EKL registered?

KY54 EKL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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