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KT54 VAA

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

112,355 mi
Last recorded112,355 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT54 VAA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 112,355 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2026 112,353 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 106,053 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2024 93,729 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2023 80,316 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 May 2023 80,316 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2022 66,036 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both corroding at base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 53,772 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides ,the centre (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. may require to attention (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both front brake back plate slightly corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2021 53,770 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides ,the centre (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. may require to attention (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both front brake back plate slightly corroded

exhaust shield on centre is loose

Pass 5 Jul 2019 53,122 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier may require to attention (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

exhaust shield loose on center

front exhaust holder has slight damage

o/s/f back plate brake has corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2019 53,121 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier may require to attention (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

exhaust shield loose on center

front exhaust holder has slight damage

o/s/f back plate brake has corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2018 49,327 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

both lower arms bottom ball joint dust cover front arms have slight perished,both rear bushes slight perished

front exhaust holder has cracks,may require to attention

lower arms rear bushes slight perished

o/s/f bonnet has slight damage and slight hard to open

o/s/f bumper has slight damage

o/s/f tyre on outer sidewall has damage,may require to attention

rear brake hose slight ferrule

slight gear box oil leaking

Fail 26 Jun 2018 49,326 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

both lower arms bottom ball joint dust cover front arms have slight perished,both rear bushes slight perished

front exhaust holder has cracks,may require to attention

lower arms rear bushes slight perished

o/s/f bonnet has slight damage and slight hard to open

o/s/f bumper has slight damage

o/s/f tyre on outer sidewall has damage,may require to attention

rear brake hose slight ferrule

slight gear box oil leaking

Pass 21 Feb 2017 40,924 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 40,300 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 40,295 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

rear exhaust bracket broke but exhaust still secure

Pass 7 May 2015 39,714 miles

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

rear exhaust braket broke

Pass 20 Dec 2013 36,662 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 33,286 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2012 33,286 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 29,665 miles

near side front lower arm ball joint gaiter split

off side front lower arm ball joint gaiter split

Pass 15 Oct 2009 21,520 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 21,520 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 17,299 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Small cut in offside rear tyre tread.

Pass 23 Oct 2007 12,856 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 12,856 miles

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

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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KT54 VAA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 KT54 VAA, 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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KT54 VAA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 November 2004.

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