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KR54 DYA

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

276,475 mi
Last recorded276,475 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR54 DYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 276,475 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 269,110 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 256,060 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 242,780 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 226,687 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 209,508 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2021 209,508 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 199,895 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 189,078 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 177,497 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 164,259 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 164,251 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 153,799 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 153,794 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 140,536 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 129,028 miles

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

front number plate has a crack

front wiper blade rubber starting to wear

off side front headlamp washer jet not working

Fail 8 Apr 2014 129,027 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Coolant low

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

Oil leak

front number plate has a crack

front wiper blade rubber starting to wear

off side front headlamp washer jet not working

Pass 3 Apr 2013 116,355 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 116,355 miles

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

offside and nearside rear tyres worn close to wear indicators and close to legal limit

offside front tyre worn heavy on inner edge

Pass 28 Mar 2012 103,360 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage on offside front and offside rear tyre side walls

offside mirror slightly damaged

Pass 6 Apr 2011 88,860 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 75,645 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 63,418 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 49,456 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 49,456 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 DYA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 DYA, 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 DYA registered?

KR54 DYA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 November 2004.

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The MOT history for KR54 DYA shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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