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KY54 YAW

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,732 mi
Last recorded88,732 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2016 88,732 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 88,732 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 81,769 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 80,068 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 74,462 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 68,239 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 63,615 miles

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

air bag deployed.

under chassie plastic tray fitted.

Pass 31 Aug 2011 62,509 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 61,086 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 44,800 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2009 44,758 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 33,366 miles

BOTH SIDES REAR TYRES WORN DOWN TO 3MM

Pass 15 Sep 2007 27,328 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 23,532 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 YAW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YAW, 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 YAW registered?

KY54 YAW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 September 2004.

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