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KU54 XTN

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

102,327 mi
Last recorded102,327 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU54 XTN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 102,327 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2026 102,311 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 100,264 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 98,643 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2024 98,614 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 94,537 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 92,992 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective center hanger missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 90,575 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2020 90,575 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 88,170 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres worn and cracked on outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 88,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres worn and cracked on outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 84,863 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 84,861 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 76,308 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 76,308 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 73,620 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 72,176 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 69,819 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 27,287 miles

ADVISED corner of o/s/f road spring broken

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 63,265 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 58,686 miles

headlamp defectors fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2010 52,458 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 52,458 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 45,697 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 21 Aug 2009 45,697 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 39,571 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 28,247 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

n/s/f wheel has kurb damage

slight cut pn o/s/f inner tyre side wall

Fail 31 Aug 2007 28,247 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front tyres worn on outer edges (tyre pressures low 24psi)

n/s/f wheel has slight kurb damage

slight cut on o/s/f inner tyre side wall

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 XTN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 XTN, 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 XTN registered?

KU54 XTN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 September 2004.

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