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KY54 LWM

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,434 mi
Last recorded88,434 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 88,434 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 80,626 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 75,912 miles

EML LAMP ON

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear both coil spring corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2015 75,912 miles

EML LAMP ON

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

rear both coil spring corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2014 69,248 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2014 69,248 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 62,052 miles

n/s/f lower arm front front bush splitting

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 24 Apr 2013 62,052 miles

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

n/s/f lower arm front front bush splitting

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 23 Apr 2012 53,777 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 53,777 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 46,345 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 39,107 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 39,107 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 31,445 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 24,707 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 LWM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LWM, 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 LWM registered?

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

Is KY54 LWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY54 LWM shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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