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EU04 KXY

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Purple Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,409 mi
Last recorded104,409 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU04 KXY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2020 104,409 miles

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 104,405 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 100,224 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 100,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 103,597 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 103,597 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear hand brake inop

Pass 3 Feb 2017 79,085 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2017 79,085 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed and worn on edges (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 70,526 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 70,479 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 60,533 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Feb 2014 52,805 miles

parking brake weak,only just met 16 % efficiency, strongly advise replacement of inboard handbrake shoes

Fail 9 Feb 2014 52,805 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 42,515 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 39,187 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 32,837 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2011 32,837 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 25,166 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 17,257 miles

near side front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 6 Jun 2008 15,793 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 11,834 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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EU04 KXY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Purple with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EU04 KXY, 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 EU04 KXY registered?

EU04 KXY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 June 2004.

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