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KY54 FBO

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

128,045 mi
Last recorded128,045 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY54 FBO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 128,045 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2025 123,842 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 118,020 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 111,344 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 101,494 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 84,259 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 71,457 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 68,173 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 68,172 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2018 64,772 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 61,862 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 58,316 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 54,299 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 50,631 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2013 46,720 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2012 43,827 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 41,601 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 37,127 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 33,143 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 30,117 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 23,274 miles

n/s/f tyre wear on edges within the limit.

Pass 15 Sep 2007 20,081 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 FBO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 FBO, 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 FBO registered?

KY54 FBO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 September 2004.

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The MOT history for KY54 FBO shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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