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KL54 PVY

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,385 mi
Last recorded113,385 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL54 PVY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 113,385 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Corrosion underside, suspension, brake lines

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 105,937 miles

All brake discs corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Blowing from centre rear joint, 1 bolt corroded/snapped off (6.1.2 (a))

General corrosion to suspension, coil springs and brake pipes

Various major engine and gearbox oil leaks

Pass 16 Nov 2023 100,211 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section corroded and clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides perished in sidewalls 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

General underbody corrosion to front and rear subframes, susp arms, coil springs and brake pipes

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Totally bald inside edge, close to legal limit 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

O/s/f slight play in suspension/steering joints

Various engine and gearbox oil leaks

Pass 17 Nov 2022 92,811 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Mounting corroded/snapped off (6.1.2 (a))

General corrosion to suspension, front exhaust and brake pipes

Pass 11 Nov 2021 85,490 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 34% imbalance on application (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective Mount corroded and snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Corrosion to exhaust, coil springs and brake pipes

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides worn/lipped and pads wearing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 83,682 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 81,975 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 81,920 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 79,138 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 79,138 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 77,306 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 77,306 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 74,787 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 74,787 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 71,295 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 71,295 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 64,685 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Apr 2014 64,685 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2013 59,540 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 21 Nov 2011 53,854 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 21 Nov 2011 53,854 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 4 Nov 2010 47,371 miles

3 undersheilds fitted

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s/f tyre cut on s/wall

Pass 4 Nov 2010 47,371 miles

3 undersheilds fitted

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

o/s/f tyre cut on s/wall

Pass 4 Nov 2009 41,329 miles

Cut in tyre sidewall o/s/f - not to cord

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Surface corrosion around centre exhaust mounting

Pass 17 Oct 2008 33,942 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 28,377 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 28,366 miles

Nearside Front 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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KL54 PVY 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 66.7%.

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 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 KL54 PVY, 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 KL54 PVY registered?

KL54 PVY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 October 2004.

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