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KY54 ULR

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

206,123 mi
Last recorded206,123 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY54 ULR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 206,123 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 23 Jan 2026 206,047 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 6 Feb 2025 190,004 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 174,494 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 164,258 miles

exhaust bracket broken centre/rear

Fail 17 Feb 2023 164,258 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust bracket broken centre/rear

Pass 18 Feb 2022 155,248 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 146,103 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 142,455 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 134,427 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2018 123,557 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 111,644 miles

Both rear brake hoses perished

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2016 103,633 miles

Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 98,617 miles

front tyres wearing from edges

Pass 21 Oct 2014 91,890 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 84,753 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 76,784 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 73,868 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 70,847 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 68,503 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 59,534 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 48,520 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 ULR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 ULR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KY54 ULR registered?

KY54 ULR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is KY54 ULR safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY54 ULR shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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