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KY54 YBU

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

174,584 mi
Last recorded174,584 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2019 174,584 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 267,631 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 135,216 miles

REAR BRAKE PADS LOW/WEAR IN NS FRONT FRONT ARM SWIVEL

Pass 4 May 2016 130,517 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 120,740 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 237,121 miles

slight play in steering

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front exhaust flexi pipe poor condition

n/s front wing poor condition loose

n/s rear light unit poor condition

rear exhaust box poor condition

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 2 Apr 2014 237,121 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front exhaust flexi pipe poor condition

n/s front wing poor condition loose

n/s rear light unit poor condition

rear exhaust box poor condition

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in steering

Pass 1 Mar 2013 228,176 miles

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

both rear anti rollbar links slight play

front exhauxt flexy poor condition

limited vision rear brake pads posibly low

n/s front wing poor condition

rear indercators slightly white

slight play in front steering

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2012 216,734 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 169,131 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 168,997 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 119,241 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 67,138 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 61,081 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 45,686 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 YBU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YBU, 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 YBU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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