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KU54 LVK

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,221 mi
Last recorded109,221 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2026 109,221 miles

All suspension underside corroded

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

Fail 21 Sep 2026 109,206 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sills inner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

All suspension underside corroded

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

Fail 19 Sep 2026 109,202 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear All rear suspension components heavily corroded

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Both sides n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 12 Sep 2025 107,899 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brakes pipes corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear body /inner sills corroded within 30cm of subframe mountings on both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2025 107,899 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brakes pipes corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear body /inner sills corroded within 30cm of subframe mountings on both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 105,595 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 105,325 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Plastic undertrays fitted preventing inspection of vehicle underbody

Rear lower suspension arms covered by plastic covers

Fail 30 Aug 2023 105,325 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Plastic undertrays fitted preventing inspection of vehicle underbody

Rear lower suspension arms covered by plastic covers

Pass 24 Aug 2022 102,731 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 99,956 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis within 30cm of subframe mounting (both sides) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 97,388 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 97,376 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 90,323 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear under body corrosion

under trays fitted front to rear

Pass 24 Apr 2018 81,482 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 75,039 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 68,225 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 61,857 miles

Rear Fuel hose slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Pass 2 May 2014 54,982 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2013 47,792 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 44,543 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 20 May 2011 40,700 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 May 2010 37,751 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges advise tracking

Pass 2 Jun 2009 32,965 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 27,479 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 19,313 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 LVK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LVK, 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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KU54 LVK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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