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KY54 EKN

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

150,604 mi
Last recorded150,604 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY54 EKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2023 150,604 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 132,453 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 132,453 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 105,784 miles

Central slight exhaust leak

Fail 6 Jul 2021 105,784 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Central slight exhaust leak

Pass 20 Jul 2020 83,410 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 83,410 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Jan 2018 82,897 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 82,897 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 82,142 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 78,290 miles

Both rear tyres wearing more on the inner edges

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Sep 2014 78,273 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Both rear tyres wearing more on the inner edges

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 69,931 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 63,693 miles

both front aluminum arm big bushes starting to split

Fail 4 Sep 2012 63,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both front aluminum arm big bushes starting to split

Pass 8 Aug 2011 57,670 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 51,800 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

n/s/r tyre 3mm

o/s/r tyre 2mm

Pass 5 Sep 2009 45,619 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 45,619 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 37,210 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 37,210 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 30,299 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 30,299 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 EKN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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