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KY54 FHO

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

76,983 mi
Last recorded76,983 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY54 FHO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 76,983 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2025 74,851 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 69,720 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2024 69,698 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 65,809 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 65,547 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 57,256 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 52,174 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 50,568 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 50,568 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 48,678 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 46,313 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 44,244 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 42,109 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 39,590 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 39,590 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2012 36,503 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 36,503 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 33,395 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 30,553 miles

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)

front break discs wearing thin

front cross strut bushes splitting

front forward facing arm bushes splitting

Pass 15 Jun 2009 27,216 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 23,384 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 18,047 miles

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

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 FHO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 FHO, 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 FHO registered?

KY54 FHO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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