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KR54 NHK

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

126,281 mi
Last recorded126,281 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 126,281 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2023 126,167 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ?? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 125,214 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2021 123,677 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 122,700 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 122,586 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 121,579 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 120,140 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 120,118 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 118,812 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 114,426 miles

under trays fitted

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 110,978 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad warning light on

Pass 12 Dec 2013 107,460 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sign of wear outer edges, front tyres

Pass 1 Nov 2012 103,311 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 99,679 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 99,679 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 89,159 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 89,159 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 76,371 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 17 Dec 2008 56,018 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 55,870 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 35,188 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 NHK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NHK, 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 NHK registered?

KR54 NHK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 December 2004.

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