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KU54 LWM

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

107,505 mi
Last recorded107,505 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU54 LWM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 107,505 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 105,572 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 103,463 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 101,298 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 97,825 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 95,772 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2020 94,901 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 92,254 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 88,101 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 82,469 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 78,268 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 73,807 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2014 68,212 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2013 62,768 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Apr 2013 62,768 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2012 58,218 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 52,977 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 49,349 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 45,595 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jul 2008 45,536 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

N/S mirror indicator lens cracked

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 45,536 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

N/S mirror indicator lens cracked

Pass 8 Aug 2007 25,041 miles

o/s/f tyre starting to crack in tread pattern.

Fail 7 Aug 2007 25,041 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

N/S mirror indicator lamp cracked.

o/s/f tyre starting to crack in tread pattern.

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 LWM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 LWM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KU54 LWM registered?

KU54 LWM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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