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KY54 FMO

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

179,129 mi
Last recorded179,129 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2019 179,129 miles

Front advise pads low

Pass 1 Nov 2018 165,466 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 1 Nov 2018 165,466 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Oct 2017 146,750 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on the inner edge

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 125,854 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2016 125,854 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 122,307 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2014 119,857 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2013 117,669 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 May 2013 117,669 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2012 115,545 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2011 107,715 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 96,625 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 81,157 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 81,157 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 66,406 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 16 Nov 2007 66,398 miles

nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

nearside rear tyre worn in centre of tread

Pass 12 Apr 2007 51,353 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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

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KY54 FMO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FMO, 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 FMO registered?

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

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