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KR54 YFG

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,832 mi
Last recorded73,832 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 73,832 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 72,809 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2024 72,809 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2023 71,420 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2022 70,087 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Apr 2022 70,087 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 69,146 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 69,146 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 68,038 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 68,038 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 67,073 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 66,052 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 66,052 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 28 Apr 2017 66,043 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 May 2015 64,355 miles

Engine management light on.

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

Nearside front tyre has side wall damage.

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

Offside front tyre has sidewall damage.

Pass 13 May 2014 60,720 miles

front discs worn

n/s/f tyre outer edge worn

Pass 23 May 2013 57,904 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Nov 2011 52,814 miles

front pads appear low

Pass 21 Oct 2010 46,270 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 38,296 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge, but not to cord, needs replacing

Pass 13 Oct 2008 31,891 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)

Fail 9 Oct 2008 31,857 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 27,196 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 27,195 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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 YFG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YFG, 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 YFG registered?

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

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