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EA04 KNM

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Purple Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

206,073 mi
Last recorded206,073 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2015
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA04 KNM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2015 206,073 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN OS FRONT LOWER ARM OS REAR TYRE TREAD LOW INJECTOR BLOWING ON ENGINE

Fail 17 Mar 2015 206,010 miles

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

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

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN OS FRONT LOWER ARM OS REAR TYRE TREAD LOW INJECTOR BLOWING ON ENGINE

Pass 23 Jan 2014 196,812 miles

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

in front r/h side of engine bay loose bracket moving around by auxillary belt

Fail 17 Jan 2014 196,812 miles

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

in front r/h side of engine bay loose bracket moving around by auxillary belt

Pass 19 Dec 2012 184,650 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 184,650 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 168,280 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 148,844 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 128,526 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 22 Dec 2009 128,526 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 111,873 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 111,873 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside front tyre tread worn on inner shoulder

Pass 7 Feb 2008 93,394 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 73,688 miles

Both front brake discs worn with "lips" on both edges of both faces

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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EA04 KNM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Purple with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EA04 KNM, 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 EA04 KNM registered?

EA04 KNM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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