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KV54 WGJ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

74,486 mi
Last recorded74,486 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 74,486 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2025 73,691 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 72,648 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 71,394 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 71,394 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2022 70,739 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 70,722 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 69,630 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 68,100 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 68,097 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 64,451 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 61,358 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 59,072 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017 59,072 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

SERVICE LAMP ON

Pass 25 Apr 2016 56,918 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 54,760 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 51,578 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 51,578 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 47,994 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2013 47,993 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 44,775 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 43,066 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 38,463 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 33,364 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 26,957 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 20,483 miles

Outer Front 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 WGJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WGJ, 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 WGJ registered?

KV54 WGJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is KV54 WGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV54 WGJ shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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