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KY54 RKZ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

126,241 mi
Last recorded126,241 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2019 126,241 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 122,075 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 115,963 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 110,043 miles

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

oil leaks

top covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 5 Oct 2016 110,043 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leaks

top covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2015 101,151 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

top covers and under trays fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2014 93,916 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 87,291 miles

Please be advised that engine management warning light is on

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 84,104 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 78,256 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 74,269 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 69,090 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 63,115 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 63,115 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 119,690 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 RKZ 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 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 RKZ, 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 RKZ registered?

KY54 RKZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 October 2004.

Is KY54 RKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY54 RKZ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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