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KY54 GKO

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

114,488 mi
Last recorded114,488 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 114,488 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear suspenssion cpmponent corroded

Offside Rear suspension component corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 91,667 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2023 91,665 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached cracked !!! (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 85,591 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 85,588 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 82,850 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both side (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2019 82,843 miles

Offside Side repeater not working on mirror repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both side (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 80,784 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade slightly smearing

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

Offside Front wiper blade slightly smearing

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

different tyre sizes fitted to front and rear

high level brake light not working

Fail 24 Oct 2018 80,721 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wiper blade slightly smearing

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

Offside Front wiper blade slightly smearing

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

different tyre sizes fitted to front and rear

high level brake light not working

Pass 16 Nov 2017 78,563 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear centre brake lamp inopp

Fail 15 Nov 2017 78,524 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear centre brake lamp inopp

Pass 12 Oct 2016 75,925 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 72,892 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 68,720 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 64,020 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 60,307 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 56,593 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 49,082 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 43,992 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 35,876 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 26,416 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 26,416 miles

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

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 GKO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 GKO, 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 GKO registered?

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

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