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KV54 DHZ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

319,180 mi
Last recorded319,180 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 319,180 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2024 296,869 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2024 296,608 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 166,199 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2022 153,277 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 138,598 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 122,358 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 113,789 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 108,045 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 9 Jan 2019 108,038 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link top boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 13 Nov 2017 99,920 miles

Front brake discs worn and corroded

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 19 Nov 2016 94,077 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2016 94,077 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 86,563 miles

Front lower arm front inner bushes perished

Front tyres worn on edges

Nearside number plate light dim

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2014 81,769 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offsdie rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Sep 2013 73,088 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both front lower arm rear arms inner pin and bush, inner bush's splitting, perished and worn

rear coil springs corroded

rear metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 22 Sep 2012 67,581 miles

exhaust centre silencer and hanging bracket corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2012 67,517 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust centre silencer and hanging bracket corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2011 61,426 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 34,325 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 55,297 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 46,521 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 38,384 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 31,165 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2007 31,165 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight 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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KV54 DHZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol 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 KV54 DHZ, 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 KV54 DHZ registered?

KV54 DHZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 September 2004.

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