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KY54 OHW

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

175,738 mi
Last recorded175,738 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY54 OHW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 175,738 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 158,819 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2017 144,980 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 21 May 2016 134,616 miles

E.M.L ON

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 May 2015 120,058 miles

front + rear pads look low / discs slightly worn

Pass 8 May 2014 105,536 miles

o/s/r tyre very low tread

slight knock on suspension

slight play in n/s/f ARB link

front tyres slightly low on edges

Fail 8 May 2014 105,536 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

slight play in n/s/f ARB link

front tyres slightly low on edges

o/s/r tyre very low tread

slight knock on suspension

Pass 10 May 2013 93,371 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 83,525 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 80,798 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 75,410 miles

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

Unable to inspect both rear outer seatbelts due to child seats being fitted

Fail 7 Aug 2010 75,409 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Parking brake release/switch mechanism requires attention

Unable to inspect both rear outer seatbelts due to child seats being fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2009 70,421 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 60,967 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 40,974 miles

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

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 OHW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 OHW, 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 OHW registered?

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

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