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KY54 EYU

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

138,962 mi
Last recorded138,962 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 138,962 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 138,457 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 138,346 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 137,266 miles

Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner arch both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 137,237 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Electronic stability control component slightly damaged (7.12 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 135,377 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 135,377 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 130,512 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 126,836 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 112,174 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 112,174 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 93,343 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 93,343 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 74,607 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 61,748 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 56,070 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 May 2012 52,197 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 48,106 miles

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 48,106 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 43,460 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front number plate cracked

Pass 30 Sep 2008 40,509 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 24,246 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 EYU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EYU, 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 EYU registered?

KY54 EYU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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