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KU54 XRW

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

175,532 mi
Last recorded175,532 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU54 XRW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 175,532 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 167,963 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 160,192 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight boost leak from intake pipe

Pass 18 Jan 2023 151,190 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 141,801 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 141,801 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when indicator's are the position light flashes (4.2.3 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 133,081 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 9 Jul 2019 121,335 miles

Front exhaust flexible section slight leak

Pass 11 Jul 2018 118,172 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 14 Jul 2017 110,895 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 110,894 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 May 2017 110,866 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear facing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear facing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 May 2016 95,114 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2015 76,860 miles
Fail 4 May 2015 76,784 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2014 63,449 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 63,383 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 63,383 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 11 May 2012 58,507 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 55,600 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 49,390 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 43,415 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 37,077 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 28,050 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 28,050 miles

Offside 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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KU54 XRW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 XRW, 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 XRW registered?

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

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