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KY54 VGN

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,775 mi
Last recorded142,775 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2021 142,775 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 131,647 miles

Both rear coil springs heavily corroded

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 131,647 miles

Both rear coil springs heavily corroded

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 119,017 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 119,017 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT OF TWO - FRONT BUSH UNBONDED / JUMPING ON LOCK (5.3.4 (a) (i))

RIGHT HAND TURN / STEERING LOCK FAULT

SIGNS OF COOLANT LEAK - BOTTLE RETURN PIPE

Pass 23 Mar 2018 108,403 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 103,090 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 103,080 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint O/S/F LOWER ARM - REAR OF TWO (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush N/S/F LOWER ARM - REAR OF TWO (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play N/S/F (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

BOTH REAR TYRES NEAR LIMIT 1.6/2MM IN CENTER TREAD - 205 55 16 91V

Pass 11 May 2016 93,428 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 93,428 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 78,409 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 78,409 miles

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)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 74,955 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2014 74,955 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 4 Dec 2013 70,521 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken but system still adequately supported

Pass 25 Aug 2012 68,579 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 64,545 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 60,337 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 56,067 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 52,401 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 48,657 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight 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 VGN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VGN, 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 VGN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 September 2004.

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