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KY54 YCH

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

151,211 mi
Last recorded151,211 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 151,211 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2026 150,819 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Road wheel fixing missing one from each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 142,759 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 130,460 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 124,323 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Jan 2023 124,323 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Mar 2022 119,311 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))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 113,053 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 113,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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 12 Mar 2020 106,247 miles

Rear unable to see rear brake pads

Fail 11 Mar 2020 106,244 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear unable to see rear brake pads

Pass 23 Mar 2019 101,815 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 101,815 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 96,955 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 91,681 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 84,794 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 80,060 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 76,599 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 73,559 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 61,149 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 52,238 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 45,465 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 45,465 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 34,645 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 27,500 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 YCH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 YCH, 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 YCH registered?

KY54 YCH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 September 2004.

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