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KY54 GLF

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

128,035 mi
Last recorded128,035 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY54 GLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 128,035 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 125,862 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 122,345 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 114,217 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 114,216 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 101,401 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 93,914 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 93,914 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 91,160 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

both rear springs rusty

Pass 24 Jul 2017 88,042 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 87,993 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 82,247 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 77,957 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres cracking

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge slightly

Fail 4 Jul 2015 77,957 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres cracking

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge slightly

Pass 23 Jun 2014 75,377 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jun 2014 75,368 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2013 72,731 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 69,815 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 58,005 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2011 58,005 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 51,103 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 44,439 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 44,438 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 36,427 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 36,427 miles

Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 28,414 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 GLF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GLF, 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 GLF registered?

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

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