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KY54 FCD

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

204,402 mi
Last recorded204,402 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2019 204,402 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 204,302 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 202,830 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 122,050 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 114,648 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 14 Oct 2013 114,552 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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 4 Jul 2012 89,567 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2012 89,567 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 66,938 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2010 66,933 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 82,797 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre has a cut in the sidewall but not deep enough too reach cords/plys

nearside rear tyre has a cut in the sidewall but not deep enough too reach cords/plys

road tax invalid

Pass 28 Jul 2008 57,326 miles

nearside front brake juddering

Pass 27 Jul 2007 46,624 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Jul 2007 46,624 miles

Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Jun 2007 43,604 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Centre Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 FCD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FCD, 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 FCD registered?

KY54 FCD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 September 2004.

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