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KR54 UPX

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

85,240 mi
Last recorded85,240 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR54 UPX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 85,240 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 26 Feb 2026 85,240 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 83,579 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bothsides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothsides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Upper Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened bothsides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2025 83,576 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour bothsides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bothsides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothsides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Upper Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened bothsides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 82,662 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Feb 2024 82,661 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 79,670 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2022 79,670 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 75,667 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 75,075 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 73,434 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 70,100 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 66,846 miles

Rear rear coil springs corroded

slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 30 Nov 2016 64,826 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 61,258 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 60,514 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2014 60,514 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 59,127 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 58,241 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2011 56,631 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2011 56,627 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 55,381 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 55,360 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 54,007 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 52,352 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Dec 2008 52,352 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Nov 2008 52,331 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2007 40,982 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 40,982 miles

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

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

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 UPX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UPX, 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 UPX registered?

KR54 UPX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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