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KP54 VEA

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

168,922 mi
Last recorded168,922 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP54 VEA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2026 168,922 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed aborted over limit (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under covers fitted not able to fully inspect rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear subframe corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2025 163,610 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 158,610 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 154,167 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 152,216 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 151,590 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 146,651 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 141,501 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Steering gator slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 27 May 2017 139,158 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 138,264 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 137,034 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 121,516 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 121,516 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 112,475 miles

cut in nearside front tyre outer wall(do not see cords)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 93,542 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine intake charge cooler holed leaking oil

nearside front splash guard missing

vehicle undertray damaged

Fail 1 Aug 2011 93,542 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front bumper insecure

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

engine intake charge cooler holed leaking oil

nearside and offside front tyres devoid of tread outer edges

nearside front splash guard missing

vehicle undertray damaged

Pass 3 Aug 2010 71,994 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 71,994 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 58,513 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 48,550 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 8 Nov 2007 48,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 VEA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VEA, 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 KP54 VEA registered?

KP54 VEA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 October 2004.

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The MOT history for KP54 VEA shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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