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FV04 KUT

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

78,558 mi
Last recorded78,558 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 KUT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2020 78,558 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Nov 2018 74,113 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on the inner and outer edges

Fail 30 Oct 2018 74,113 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on the inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre worn on the inner and outer edges

Pass 31 Oct 2017 70,636 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 67,572 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 67,551 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 64,889 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 64,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 62,007 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 58,936 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre Sidewall Damaged

Nearside Front Wheel Damaged

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre Sidewall Damaged

Nearside Rear Wheel Damaged

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre Sidewall Damaged

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre Sidewall Damaged

Offside Rear Wheel Damaged

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2012 55,748 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 55,748 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 50,585 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 45,407 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 45,407 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 38,527 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 May 2008 29,893 miles

advise both rear tyres have cuts on inside edge not showing any inner cord

Fail 7 May 2008 29,892 miles

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

advise both rear tyres have cuts on inside edge not showing any inner cord

Pass 22 May 2007 22,546 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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FV04 KUT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FV04 KUT, 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 FV04 KUT registered?

FV04 KUT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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