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KM54 XKV

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

96,134 mi
Last recorded96,134 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM54 XKV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 96,134 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2025 93,007 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S + O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S + O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S + O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S + O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2025 93,007 miles

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S + O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S + O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S + O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S + O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 89,872 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 86,943 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear REAR AXEL CORRODED

Pass 21 Sep 2022 83,643 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2021 80,019 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 80,019 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 77,503 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 76,398 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

hand brake effort low only 16%

Pass 4 Sep 2018 74,129 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 72,732 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 70,591 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 70,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 68,259 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 68,252 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 65,498 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 65,496 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 63,551 miles

O/S/F Tyre worn inner/outter edge

Fail 20 Jul 2013 63,551 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F Tyre worn inner/outter edge

Pass 9 Jun 2012 58,496 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn inner/outter edge

o/s/r tyre worn inner/outter edge

Pass 1 Jun 2011 53,468 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 9 Jun 2010 49,080 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 46,341 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 43,641 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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KM54 XKV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol 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 KM54 XKV, 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 KM54 XKV registered?

KM54 XKV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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