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KV54 WUW

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

121,712 mi
Last recorded121,712 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2024 121,712 miles

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

underbody undersealed front to rear.

undertray fitted front to rear.

Fail 18 Jun 2024 121,712 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

underbody undersealed front to rear.

undertray fitted front to rear.

Pass 29 May 2023 121,513 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

under body has slight corrosion

Pass 29 Dec 2021 115,266 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear general underbody corrosion

Fail 24 Dec 2021 115,266 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear general underbody corrosion

Pass 19 Nov 2020 113,426 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 111,421 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 108,193 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 104,214 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 100,746 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 97,115 miles

engine and under cover fitted

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

Fail 16 Jan 2015 96,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 96,420 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 89,856 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jan 2014 89,856 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2013 75,943 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 65,173 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 54,226 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 41,708 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 28,278 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 27,110 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 24,158 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 WUW 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 81.8%.

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 WUW, 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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KV54 WUW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 October 2004.

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