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KR54 DWV

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

95,875 mi
Last recorded95,875 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 95,875 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 81,995 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Aug 2023 81,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 78,303 miles

Head lights misty

Nearside side repeater damaged

Pass 28 Oct 2021 76,733 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 75,078 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 73,932 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2018 72,123 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 70,347 miles

Engine covers fitted

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 67,586 miles

Engine covers fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2015 65,453 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 62,581 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 25 Oct 2013 59,406 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2012 55,705 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 51,315 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 51,315 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

exhaust hanger broken

Pass 12 Jun 2011 39,473 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

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

Offside front wiper blade smearing slightly.

Pass 4 Jun 2010 30,436 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 23,264 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

o/s & n/s/r tyres worn on outside edge

Pass 17 Jul 2008 20,009 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 DWV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DWV, 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 DWV registered?

KR54 DWV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 December 2004.

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