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DV54 KOJ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

121,201 mi
Last recorded121,201 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV54 KOJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 121,201 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2025 121,201 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 117,976 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass deteriated (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe & suspension arms,springs corroded, (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear both rear tyres worn to 3.0mm

Fail 2 Dec 2024 117,975 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Front Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability anti roll bar has moved across in bushes,n/s catching (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass deteriated (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe & suspension arms,springs corroded, (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear both rear tyres worn to 3.0mm

Pass 20 Dec 2023 115,258 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 115,235 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Dec 2022 111,053 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2022 111,051 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 106,235 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 101,221 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2020 101,221 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Dec 2019 96,717 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 92,821 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2017 88,220 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2017 88,219 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s+o/s front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 28 Mar 2017 87,208 miles

Central The exhaust bracket has broken away from the exhaust.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded The pipes that run across the width of the car above the rear subframe. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 85,745 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 84,370 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 81,245 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 74,651 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 74,649 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 69,396 miles

front fog light broken

Pass 8 Nov 2010 63,943 miles

nearside rear footbrake low reading

offside rear brake reading fluctulates

Pass 15 Oct 2009 55,198 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 40,542 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 40,542 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 32,147 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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DV54 KOJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 DV54 KOJ, 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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DV54 KOJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 October 2004.

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