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KR54 CTZ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

191,019 mi
Last recorded191,019 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR54 CTZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 191,019 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 173,807 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 166,696 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 159,214 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2022 153,717 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 143,237 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 136,771 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner/outer (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2019 127,342 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 117,059 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)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 107,154 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)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 100,781 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 95,988 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 91,628 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 85,850 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 72,555 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2011 72,555 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 63,853 miles

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)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 29,135 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 28,491 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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KR54 CTZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue 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 KR54 CTZ, 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 KR54 CTZ registered?

KR54 CTZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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