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KY54 RPU

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

175,124 mi
Last recorded175,124 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY54 RPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2020 175,124 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

offside rear lens cracked

Pass 17 Dec 2018 168,224 miles

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

Offside rear lens cracked

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

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

Fail 17 Dec 2018 168,224 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside rear lens cracked

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 154,964 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 154,553 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside park brake fluctuates

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside park brake fluctuates

Fail 15 Sep 2016 154,534 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside park brake fluctuates

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside park brake fluctuates

Pass 7 Sep 2015 143,507 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres slightly out of shape

both rear brake flexi hoses perished

enine light on

play in steering rack

Fail 3 Sep 2015 143,507 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

both front tyres slightly out of shape

both rear brake flexi hoses perished

enine light on

play in steering rack

Pass 11 Sep 2014 132,732 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

FRONT CROSS STRUT BUSHES DETERIORATED BOTH SIDES

HEADLAMPS DISCOLOURED LIGHT PATTERN JUST VISABLE.

O/S/F TYRE BALD ON OUTER SHOULDER + CRACKING

O/S/F UNDER SHEILD TORN OFF.

REAR FLOOR SURFACE CORROSSION

Pass 12 Sep 2013 121,863 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 109,127 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 9 Sep 2011 95,475 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 78,756 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2009 91,764 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 43,776 miles

Both rear and nearside front tyres are all getting close to the legal limit

Pass 7 Sep 2007 38,739 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 RPU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RPU, 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 RPU registered?

KY54 RPU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 September 2004.

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