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KN54 VTV

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

90,651 mi
Last recorded90,651 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN54 VTV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 90,651 miles

engine covers undertrays and sill covers

Pass 6 Nov 2023 86,377 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear subframe & suspension components corroded

Under engine & floor covers obscuring some components

Fail 6 Nov 2023 86,377 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear subframe & suspension components corroded

Under engine & floor covers obscuring some components

Pass 25 Oct 2022 80,426 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 74,517 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 73,256 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 72,314 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 70,194 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 67,671 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 63,844 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2015 58,962 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 55,027 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear coil springs rusty

Pass 14 Sep 2013 51,760 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2012 48,787 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Oct 2011 46,265 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 42,573 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 38,911 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 33,223 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Oct 2007 27,182 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 VTV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 KN54 VTV, 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 KN54 VTV registered?

KN54 VTV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 October 2004.

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The MOT history for KN54 VTV shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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