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KU54 LVJ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

48,782 mi
Last recorded48,782 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU54 LVJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 48,782 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2026 48,782 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2025 47,500 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 46,985 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 46,333 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 45,824 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 45,471 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2021 45,471 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 45,138 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 44,059 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 42,171 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2018 42,171 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Nail in tyre

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 41,198 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

tyres perished, no cords exposed,

Fail 10 Oct 2017 41,198 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both, torque arms (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

tyres perished, no cords exposed,

Pass 17 Oct 2016 39,706 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 14 Oct 2015 33,820 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both, torque arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 14 Oct 2015 33,820 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both, torque arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 38,095 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 38,095 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 35,484 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 32,726 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 31,894 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 31,893 miles

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

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

near side front tyre badly worn on outer edge

off side front tyre tread cracking

Pass 14 Dec 2009 30,375 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Dec 2009 30,375 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all four tyre treads cracking

Pass 6 Oct 2008 22,517 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 15,913 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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KU54 LVJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 KU54 LVJ, 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 KU54 LVJ registered?

KU54 LVJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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