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KV54 FHR

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

65,182 mi
Last recorded65,182 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV54 FHR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 65,182 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 63,652 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 61,781 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225 50 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 60,097 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 57,627 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 54,511 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2020 51,688 miles

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

under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 17 Apr 2019 47,586 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 47,475 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 42,044 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 42,044 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 39,647 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 39,647 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 37,156 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 35,488 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 34,149 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 31,943 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 30,531 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 30,531 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 27,625 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 26,239 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 24,702 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 23,097 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 23,097 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front 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 FHR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 FHR, 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 FHR registered?

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

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The MOT history for KV54 FHR shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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