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KY54 GNU

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

185,264 mi
Last recorded185,264 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2020 185,264 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside headlamp dipped beam light intensity slightly reduced

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 179,709 miles

Steering system slightly rough both top-mount bearings - deteriorated (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 May 2018 173,627 miles

Offside Steering system slightly rough top-mount deteriorated (2.2.D.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides - end of main pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 May 2017 166,020 miles

Nearside Rear tyre - inner sidewall cracking

Offside Front tyre - cracking in tread

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides - end of main pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system slightly rough offside top-mount deteriorated (2.2.D.1)

dash engine management warning lamp illuminated

Fail 3 May 2017 166,019 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre - inner sidewall cracking

Offside Front tyre - cracking in tread

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides - end of main pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system slightly rough offside top-mount deteriorated (2.2.D.1)

dash engine management warning lamp illuminated

Pass 17 May 2016 163,562 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear lower suspension joint signs indicating seizure

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

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

Fail 12 May 2016 163,562 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear lower suspension joint signs indicating seizure

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 159,911 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 149,095 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2012 136,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside front Coil spring broken but still adequately seated

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 136,043 miles

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

Nearside front Coil spring broken but still adequately seated

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 117,032 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 91,025 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 91,025 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 29 Jun 2010 86,342 miles

Both front brake discs slightly worn

Both rear brake discs slightly worn

N/S/F track rod end dust cover split

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Under belly covers fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2010 86,342 miles

Both front brake discs slightly worn

Both rear brake discs slightly worn

N/S/F track rod end dust cover split

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under belly covers fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2009 74,833 miles

both front tyres wearing low on outer areas...

front pads wearing low..

Fail 19 Oct 2009 74,833 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing low on outer areas...

front pads wearing low..

Pass 13 Oct 2008 61,652 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 48,557 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 GNU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GNU, 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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KY54 GNU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 September 2004.

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