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KP54 XTC

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

175,950 mi
Last recorded175,950 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP54 XTC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 175,950 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 171,697 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 165,219 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2024 165,219 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 3 May 2023 157,955 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 150,909 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 145,525 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 145,525 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 144,283 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 136,784 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 130,724 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 130,719 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 120,788 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 13 Jun 2017 120,786 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 110,249 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 101,605 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 91,193 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 91,187 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 81,696 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 81,696 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 71,885 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 58,340 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 49,941 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 49,937 miles

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

front brake discs worn

sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2009 40,818 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 30,278 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 20,980 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 11,265 miles

light corrosion brake discs

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 XTC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XTC, 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 XTC registered?

KP54 XTC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 November 2004.

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