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KY54 EKZ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

150,138 mi
Last recorded150,138 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2011
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2011 150,138 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 123,193 miles

ONLY ONE HORN WORKING

Fail 18 Feb 2010 123,193 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

ONLY ONE HORN WORKING

Pass 2 Mar 2009 96,280 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 71,138 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 71,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 42,508 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 EKZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EKZ, 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 EKZ registered?

KY54 EKZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 October 2004.

Is KY54 EKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY54 EKZ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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