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KV54 DGU

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

57,163 mi
Last recorded57,163 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 57,163 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2025 56,306 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 55,487 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 55,486 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2022 54,826 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 54,114 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 52,591 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2018 51,549 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 51,549 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2017 50,435 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 50,435 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2016 49,087 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 47,658 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 46,128 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2013 44,233 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 44,222 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2012 41,982 miles

N/S REAR TYRE WORN VERY LOW, TORN/CUT & ALSO CLOSE TO LIMIT.

O/S FRONT TYRE-WALL DAMAGED.

O/S REAR TYRE GETTING LOW ON TREAD & ALSO TORN.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Thanx.

Fail 21 May 2012 41,982 miles

N/S REAR TYRE WORN VERY LOW, TORN/CUT & ALSO CLOSE TO LIMIT.

O/S FRONT TYRE-WALL DAMAGED.

O/S REAR TYRE GETTING LOW ON TREAD & ALSO TORN.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Thanx.

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 38,570 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 37,117 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 35,473 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 33,470 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 6 Nov 2007 30,700 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 DGU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 DGU, 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 DGU registered?

KV54 DGU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 November 2004.

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