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KY54 FJE

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

104,005 mi
Last recorded104,005 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY54 FJE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2021 104,005 miles

Offside Front door seal deteriorated not excessive

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 100,193 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 100,192 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 98,109 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2019 98,105 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2018 94,737 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 90,647 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 8,434 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 84,833 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 79,806 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 75,544 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2013 69,908 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 69,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 59,102 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 52,873 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 47,862 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 37,621 miles

front tyres wearing on edge

Pass 9 Sep 2008 25,353 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 14,842 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 FJE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FJE, 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 FJE registered?

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

Is KY54 FJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY54 FJE shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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