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KV54 POJ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

256,423 mi
Last recorded256,423 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV54 POJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 256,423 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2025 249,267 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 240,945 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component ball joint has slight play tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 230,409 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 216,166 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 198,538 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 180,792 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 168,521 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 151,814 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Both n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 135,089 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 128,897 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear covered in grease (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine and under trays fitted

engine management lamp on

sill trims fitted

Fail 27 Jul 2016 128,897 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear covered in grease (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine and under trays fitted

engine management lamp on

sill trims fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2015 125,706 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner tread slight splitting to treads

front brake discs pitted and scored

slight exhaust leak at front flexi joint

Fail 2 Jul 2015 125,705 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres worn on inner tread slight splitting to treads

front brake discs pitted and scored

slight exhaust leak at front flexi joint

Pass 28 Feb 2014 116,050 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 100,723 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 100,723 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 87,535 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 74,777 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 61,652 miles

small cracks in power steering belt

Fail 13 May 2010 61,652 miles

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

small cracks in power steering belt

Pass 15 May 2009 47,711 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2008 36,674 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 29,253 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 POJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 POJ, 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 POJ registered?

KV54 POJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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