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KY54 FBG

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

137,919 mi
Last recorded137,919 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY54 FBG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2020 137,919 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 137,919 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 132,647 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 132,647 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 126,471 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 120,080 miles

Nearside Front alloy has been repaired

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 111,662 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 111,662 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 105,844 miles

engine management light illuminated

Fail 17 Aug 2015 105,844 miles

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

engine management light illuminated

Pass 27 Aug 2014 100,041 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 100,041 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 94,409 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)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 88,881 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Aug 2012 88,881 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 75,588 miles

auxilary drive belt damaged

Fail 21 Feb 2011 75,577 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 17 Feb 2010 65,532 miles

small chips on front screen

Fail 17 Feb 2010 65,532 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

small chips on front screen

Pass 4 Feb 2009 51,486 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 38,551 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 34,308 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 FBG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 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 FBG, 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 FBG registered?

KY54 FBG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 October 2004.

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