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FY54 DKV

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

112,583 mi
Last recorded112,583 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 DKV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 112,583 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective x2 nsf,osf (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play x2 nsr,osr (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 110,704 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 107,873 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 105,139 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 105,132 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 97,368 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged osr and nsr (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 87,103 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Outer Brake hose slightly damaged osr and nsr both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 79,267 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 79,265 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2017 76,381 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 70,966 miles

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

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre cracking badly on side wall and worn on outer edge 205/55/16

Offside Front Tyre cracking badly on side wall 205/55/16

Fail 30 Sep 2016 70,940 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre cracking badly on side wall and worn on outer edge 205/55/16

Offside Front Tyre cracking badly on side wall 205/55/16

Pass 6 Oct 2015 64,764 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2015 64,763 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 60,932 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 56,438 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 51,272 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 46,709 miles

front and rear discs corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2010 42,826 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 34,063 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2007 28,374 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 28,374 miles

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

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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FY54 DKV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FY54 DKV, 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 FY54 DKV registered?

FY54 DKV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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