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KY54 VGJ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

280,191 mi
Last recorded280,191 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY54 VGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2020 280,191 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 265,308 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake lever stiff on release

Pass 5 Mar 2018 250,500 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

hand brake binding

Pass 8 Mar 2017 235,816 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt badly frayed, very marginal pass.

Pass 11 Feb 2016 225,722 miles

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

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

childseat fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 13 Jan 2015 129,882 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jan 2015 129,882 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2014 118,056 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 118,056 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 109,357 miles

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

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

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 8 Feb 2012 91,057 miles

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

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

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

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 8 Feb 2011 78,919 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

bothside front fog light lens are broken.

bothside front tyres shoulder wearing thin.

bothside rear parking brake noise on application.

service exceeded by 2300 ml.

Pass 26 Jan 2010 65,879 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)

engine light on

glow plug light

Pass 13 Feb 2009 54,785 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

both front fog lights damaged

Fail 13 Feb 2009 54,785 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

both front fog lights damaged

Pass 3 Sep 2007 37,138 miles

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

offside front washer- one jet blocked

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 VGJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel 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 VGJ, 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 VGJ registered?

KY54 VGJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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