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FH04 KKF

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

138,920 mi
Last recorded138,920 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH04 KKF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2020 138,920 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 132,646 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 125,068 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 125,068 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 120,086 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 120,085 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

slight blow on exhaust

Pass 1 Apr 2016 109,160 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 98,400 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 94,614 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 2 Apr 2014 94,614 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 88,245 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 88,245 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 81,798 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 81,798 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 72,371 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2011 72,322 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 60,627 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 60,627 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 47,666 miles

offside lower front control arm bush starting to split from bonding.

Fail 14 Feb 2009 47,666 miles

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

offside lower front control arm bush starting to split from bonding.

Pass 17 Aug 2007 31,296 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)

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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FH04 KKF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 FH04 KKF, 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 FH04 KKF registered?

FH04 KKF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 July 2004.

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