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KV54 DBZ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,641 mi
Last recorded72,641 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV54 DBZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 72,641 miles

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

Rear Lower Corrosion at suspension/ subframe/ brake components.

Pass 16 Jul 2025 71,159 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2025 71,159 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205.55.16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 70,340 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 68,757 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 67,592 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 65,403 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2021 65,402 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 63,499 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 61,553 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 59,226 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 56,641 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 53,319 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 53,319 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 49,437 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 45,376 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front tyre wearing low on edges

Pass 17 Apr 2013 42,554 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 39,310 miles

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

cut in sidewall of nearside front tyre

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 13 May 2010 35,184 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 31,996 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2008 28,533 miles

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

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

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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KV54 DBZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KV54 DBZ, 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 KV54 DBZ registered?

KV54 DBZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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