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KY54 UOV

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

158,496 mi
Last recorded158,496 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 158,496 miles

Offside Front tyre has a cut in the side wall but not to cords

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both front tyres worn on edges (20555r16 91v)

Fail 13 Jan 2017 158,496 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front tyre has a cut in the side wall but not to cords

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both front tyres worn on edges (20555r16 91v)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 153,246 miles

Engine cover fitted obstructing some component to be tested

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust box corroded & mount broken

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

Under trays fitted obstructing some component to be tested

Fail 16 Jan 2016 153,136 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine cover fitted obstructing some component to be tested

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust box corroded & mount broken

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

Under trays fitted obstructing some component to be tested

Pass 11 Dec 2014 147,680 miles

n/s/r tyre feathering towards outside edge

slight engine oil leak

Fail 11 Dec 2014 147,680 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/r tyre feathering towards outside edge

slight engine oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2014 140,654 miles

both front tyres sre wearing on the outside edge.

Fail 24 Jan 2014 140,654 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

both front tyres sre wearing on the outside edge.

Fail 31 Jan 2013 128,237 miles

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

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

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn to 2MM

Pass 31 Jan 2013 128,237 miles

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

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

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 front tyres worn to 2MM

Pass 6 Jan 2012 113,548 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

slight damage to sidewall on nearside front tyre

Pass 15 Nov 2010 107,767 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2010 107,542 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 Oct 2009 89,534 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

camber bushes starting to split! still ok.

chip in zone a of windscreen less than 10mm!

front brake discs lipped pads ok!

ns and os front tyres worn on outer edges at legal limit!

ns/front tyre has cut in sidewall!- not to cords.

Pass 26 Oct 2009 89,534 miles

camber bushes starting to split! still ok.

chip in zone a of windscreen less than 10mm!

front brake discs lipped pads ok!

ns and os front tyres worn on outer edges at legal limit!

ns/front tyre has cut in sidewall!- not to cords.

Pass 5 Nov 2008 73,664 miles

n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

Fail 28 Aug 2007 52,208 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 52,208 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 UOV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 UOV, 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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KY54 UOV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 September 2004.

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