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KY54 EKU

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

103,620 mi
Last recorded103,620 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY54 EKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2022 103,620 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

under tray fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2021 94,508 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 86,914 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 79,180 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 79,180 miles

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 74,761 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 16 Jul 2018 74,761 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 70,169 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear slight movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on both edges

Offside Front tyre wearing edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Jul 2017 70,169 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear slight movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on both edges

Offside Front tyre wearing edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 64,783 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 59,505 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 55,061 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 49,992 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 49,992 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 42,645 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 39,063 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 34,605 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 31,960 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2009 31,960 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 29,900 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 26,589 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 EKU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 EKU, 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 EKU registered?

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

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