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FV54 KDO

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

159,026 mi
Last recorded159,026 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 KDO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 159,026 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 156,841 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2025 156,841 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Apr 2025 156,831 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also is split in treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also is split in treads (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 154,904 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive TRANSMISSION SUMP GASKET (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 154,904 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive TRANSMISSION SUMP GASKET (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 151,403 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 149,773 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 146,457 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 139,818 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 139,816 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 133,699 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 132,000 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 125,049 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 116,149 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 104,530 miles

managment light on

rear brakes worn to limit and slight judder

slight play in rack

Pass 10 Apr 2014 91,691 miles

rear tyres perished and 2mm

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside front tyre devoid of tread inner edge

rear brakes near limit

Pass 17 Apr 2013 79,348 miles

front tyres 2mm inner edge

Fail 17 Apr 2013 79,348 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front tyres 2mm inner edge

Fail 21 Feb 2012 64,414 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2012 64,414 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2011 52,010 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 39,902 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 39,902 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 May 2009 32,980 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 32,980 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 26,330 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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FV54 KDO 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 FV54 KDO, 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 FV54 KDO registered?

FV54 KDO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 2004.

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