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KY54 ULW

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

152,265 mi
Last recorded152,265 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 152,265 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

brake warning lamp on

engine management light

parking brake warning light on

vehicle struggled to pass emisioins

Fail 21 Jun 2017 152,265 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

brake warning lamp on

engine management light

parking brake warning light on

vehicle struggled to pass emisioins

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 ULW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ULW, 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 ULW registered?

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

Is KY54 ULW safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY54 ULW shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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