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KY54 KWX

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

349,920 mi
Last recorded349,920 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY54 KWX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2020 349,920 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 349,918 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 337,849 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 337,849 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 297,954 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 19 Apr 2017 170,748 miles

crack in windscreen

Pass 11 Mar 2016 157,349 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 157,183 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 134,809 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Jan 2015 134,809 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 113,570 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 96,215 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to some suspension components

zero emissions detected

Pass 4 Jan 2012 86,520 miles

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

osf tyre wearing on edges

Pass 10 Jan 2011 75,720 miles

plastic covers fitted on underside, not allowing full inspection.

Fail 10 Jan 2011 75,720 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

plastic covers fitted on underside, not allowing full inspection.

Pass 28 Jan 2010 61,276 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 46,375 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 59,412 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 36,277 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 KWX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KWX, 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 KWX registered?

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

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The MOT history for KY54 KWX shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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