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KY54 XDR

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

221,982 mi
Last recorded221,982 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY54 XDR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 221,982 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 197,251 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 172,079 miles

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

engine covers fitted under trays fitted sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Oct 2023 172,079 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

engine covers fitted under trays fitted sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2022 159,676 miles

engine covers / under trays fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2021 147,763 miles

engine covers / under trays fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2020 135,936 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2019 125,107 miles

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

rear exhaust section crodded

Pass 30 Jan 2018 118,870 miles

General underside corrosion

Underside covers fitted

Fail 25 Jan 2018 118,867 miles

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

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

General underside corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Underside covers fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2017 116,340 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 108,783 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2014 104,867 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Jul 2014 104,867 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 100,041 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 94,977 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 94,977 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 86,792 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 81,613 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 71,455 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

repair carried out on stone chip to windscreen

Fail 6 Jul 2010 71,455 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 21 Sep 2009 70,516 miles

Emissions checked results to clean to record

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 70,516 miles

Emissions checked results to clean to record

Pass 4 Sep 2008 53,748 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 53,748 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 41,002 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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KY54 XDR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 KY54 XDR, 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 KY54 XDR registered?

KY54 XDR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 September 2004.

Is KY54 XDR safe to buy?

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