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KR54 XSN

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

158,382 mi
Last recorded158,382 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR54 XSN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2026 158,382 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2025 155,117 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2025 155,113 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 154,297 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2024 154,291 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 149,167 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 144,821 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs corroded due to standing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted the length of vehicle

Pass 1 May 2019 139,742 miles

Full under-body cover/shield fitted, not allowing full inspection of certain components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A'

engine cover fitted, not allowing full inspection

Fail 25 Apr 2019 139,431 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Full under-body cover/shield fitted, not allowing full inspection of certain components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A'

engine cover fitted, not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 Apr 2018 136,127 miles

Full under-body cover/shield fitted, not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine cover fitted, not allowing full inspection.

Fail 16 Apr 2018 136,119 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Full under-body cover/shield fitted, not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine cover fitted, not allowing full inspection.

Pass 4 May 2017 132,929 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 132,894 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking UNDER BONNETT (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 129,053 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Various (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 124,631 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 119,632 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 113,820 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 113,814 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2012 106,340 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 99,953 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 87,316 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Jan 2010 87,283 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 80,903 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 70,304 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 XSN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 XSN, 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 XSN registered?

KR54 XSN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 2004.

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