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KN54 BTV

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,015 mi
Last recorded129,015 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN54 BTV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 129,015 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2026 129,015 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 124,593 miles

Lower GENERAL UNDERBODY COMPONANTS LIGHT CORROSION

Pass 21 Jun 2024 120,911 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2024 120,911 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 119,614 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 119,570 miles

Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2022 116,436 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both wheel bearings have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 116,433 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both wheel bearings have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 112,492 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 109,689 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated operation stiff (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 103,341 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 103,341 miles

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 98,502 miles

EXHAUST BRACKET CRACKED CENTRE PIPE

Pass 6 Mar 2017 90,634 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 90,634 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 81,350 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 81,350 miles

Centre Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 73,740 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 73,738 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 70,878 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 65,039 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)

Fail 28 Mar 2012 59,440 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 59,440 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 57,557 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 50,644 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 38,036 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2009 38,036 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 33,487 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 26,567 miles

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

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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KN54 BTV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 KN54 BTV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KN54 BTV?

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What year was KN54 BTV registered?

KN54 BTV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 October 2004.

Is KN54 BTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN54 BTV shows 30 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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