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KY54 OHZ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

201,569 mi
Last recorded201,569 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2026 201,569 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2025 201,192 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 199,786 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 192,776 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2017 188,197 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 178,519 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 163,650 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Mar 2015 163,647 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 143,233 miles

Exhaust flaxi joint damaged.

Exhaust rear silencer getting rusty.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake application slightly uneven.

Rear exhaust hanger very rusty

Fail 22 Mar 2014 143,207 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust flaxi joint damaged.

Exhaust rear silencer getting rusty.

N/S/F wheel arch liner loose.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake application slightly uneven.

Rear exhaust hanger very rusty

Pass 25 Mar 2013 124,401 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 120,865 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 19 Sep 2011 107,425 miles

n/s/f tyre starting to wear on outer edge

o/s/f wheel bearing has slight play in it

Pass 20 Sep 2010 95,749 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 95,746 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 88,557 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 67,236 miles

Smoke reading was 002 ,to low for meter to read.

Pass 27 Sep 2007 50,947 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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

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KY54 OHZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OHZ, 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 OHZ registered?

KY54 OHZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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