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KY54 LWP

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

169,861 mi
Last recorded169,861 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2022 169,861 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2020 169,212 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2020 169,200 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Jan 2019 164,649 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 156,383 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 147,333 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 133,580 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs worn

Fail 16 Dec 2015 133,580 miles

front brake discs worn

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 118,003 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Dec 2013 99,959 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 99,959 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 69,228 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2012 53,135 miles

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

srs lamp illuminated

Pass 8 Nov 2010 38,739 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 35,253 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 32,610 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 29,159 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 LWP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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

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