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KP54 SZX

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

114,720 mi
Last recorded114,720 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP54 SZX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 114,720 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2025 114,720 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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 113,086 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 111,218 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 7 Sep 2022 109,679 miles

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

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

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

power steering heavy in operation

rear silencer heat shield slightly loose

Pass 2 Sep 2021 107,697 miles

Nearside Front Projected beam image slightly weak but still visible

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component ball joint has slight play slight play in offside rear lower hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 107,697 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Projected beam image slightly weak but still visible

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component ball joint has slight play slight play in offside rear lower hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 104,791 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 101,471 miles

Rear exhaust bracket is corroded

Rear heat shield is insecure oneside

Pass 28 Aug 2018 97,634 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 92,564 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 88,260 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 83,987 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edge very close to the cords

Fail 2 Sep 2015 83,987 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edge very close to the cords

Pass 9 Sep 2014 78,869 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 71,482 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 65,261 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011
Pass 7 Sep 2010 52,104 miles

both front tyres are worn (esp nearside)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 43,456 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 34,499 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 26,726 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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KP54 SZX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 KP54 SZX, 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

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What year was KP54 SZX registered?

KP54 SZX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 November 2004.

Is KP54 SZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP54 SZX shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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