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KY54 VGE

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

169,735 mi
Last recorded169,735 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 169,735 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 167,459 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 164,621 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 159,877 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 154,202 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working does not illuminate (7.12 (e))

Fail 12 Jul 2022 154,200 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 147,240 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 142,633 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 141,163 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 141,161 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 139,077 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 137,351 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 133,165 miles

Engine cover and under tray present impeding inspection of certain components.

Exhaust rear box heavily corroded.

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Imbalance at 30% limit with offside lagging. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Goodyear 205/55R16/91V Tread bald towards outer edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm main pivot bush perishing. (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 10 May 2016 132,946 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint Balljoint has excess play (main steel arm). (2.5.B.1a)

Engine cover and under tray present impeding inspection of certain components.

Exhaust rear box heavily corroded.

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Imbalance at 30% limit with offside lagging. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads unevenly worn and inner pad 75% worn. (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Goodyear 205/55R16/91V Tread bald towards outer edge. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Faces corroded, pitted, lipped and ridged. (3.5.1i)

Nearside and offside front fog lamp glasses split.

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Some judder present. (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads unevenly worn and inner pad around 75% worn. (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm main pivot bush perishing. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Faces corroded, pitted, lipped and ridged. (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Some judder present. (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 May 2015 106,126 miles

Condensation within offside front fog lamp.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust rear expansion box corroded.

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside front fog lamp lens split.

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 May 2014 100,816 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside front fog lamp lens split.

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

REcommend parking brake shoes inspection, clean and adjust shoes and check condition including drum sections of rear discs.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 12 May 2014 100,816 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside front fog lamp lens split.

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

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

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

REcommend parking brake shoes inspection, clean and adjust shoes and check condition including drum sections of rear discs.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 16 May 2013 95,596 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 17 May 2012 87,920 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 77,178 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2011 77,178 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 64,450 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 57,154 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 48,196 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 48,196 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 39,111 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 39,111 miles

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

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 VGE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 VGE, 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 VGE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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