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KY54 FLP

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

178,665 mi
Last recorded178,665 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY54 FLP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2020 178,665 miles

Foot operated park brake pedal rubber missing

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspect fuel leak around rear of vehicle, unable to find source will require further investigation.

Fail 7 Jan 2020 178,660 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Drop link. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipe across rear of vehicle from nearside to offside . (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Drop link. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Foot operated park brake pedal rubber missing

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop link. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspect fuel leak around rear of vehicle, unable to find source will require further investigation.

Pass 9 Jan 2019 164,095 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 153,428 miles

Exhaust silencer in poor condition

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Dec 2017 153,428 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust silencer in poor condition

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 146,124 miles

Exhaust rear silencer in poor condition

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 136,621 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Nov 2015 136,621 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Dec 2014 116,612 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 116,612 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 94,190 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 94,190 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 79,255 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 76,780 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wipers

Pass 1 Apr 2011 67,514 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 67,514 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 59,286 miles

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 8 Dec 2008 15,597 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 37,175 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 FLP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FLP, 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 FLP registered?

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

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