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KV54 PLX

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

101,629 mi
Last recorded101,629 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 101,629 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 100,378 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 99,130 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 97,088 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 95,798 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 94,777 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 94,065 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 94,060 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 91,225 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 88,609 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 85,641 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 83,775 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 81,870 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 80,645 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 79,266 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 65,196 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre on outer edge worn

Pass 25 Oct 2010 53,332 miles

front disc slight wear

slight rust at bottom of offside rear coil spring

Fail 25 Oct 2010 53,331 miles

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

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

front disc slight wear

slight rust at bottom of offside rear coil spring

Pass 14 Oct 2009 44,627 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre on limits

Pass 29 Sep 2008 29,138 miles

both rear tyres at 1.6mm tread depth

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

unable to fully check n/s/r seat belt as child seat fitted

Fail 29 Sep 2008 29,134 miles

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

both rear tyres at 1.6mm tread depth

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

unable to fully check n/s/r seat belt as child seat fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2007 21,485 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 PLX 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 86.4%.

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 PLX, 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 PLX registered?

KV54 PLX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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The MOT history for KV54 PLX shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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