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KV54 DFY

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

105,769 mi
Last recorded105,769 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 105,769 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

SURFACE RUST ALL OVER THE CAR AND CAR COMPONENTS

Pass 29 Aug 2023 75,929 miles

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2023 75,929 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 69,368 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2022 69,368 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 63,068 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 59,279 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear axle very rusty

Fail 11 Dec 2020 59,279 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear axle very rusty

Rear exhaust heat shield very loose

Pass 3 Jun 2019 53,039 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four cracked almost to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 May 2019 53,039 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn steel one (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four cracked almost to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2018 52,339 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2017 51,195 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 49,648 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 49,181 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 48,721 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 48,385 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 47,830 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 47,321 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 47,321 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 45,149 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 39,589 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 30,262 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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KV54 DFY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 DFY, 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 DFY registered?

KV54 DFY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 November 2004.

Is KV54 DFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV54 DFY shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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