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FV04 KZA

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

162,444 mi
Last recorded162,444 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 KZA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2016 162,444 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

near side front tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 5 Nov 2015 149,667 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 149,603 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges advise change soon

Pass 23 Jul 2014 131,530 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 112,103 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 102,168 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)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 90,471 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 78,602 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 67,070 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 56,425 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 45,606 miles

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

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 KZA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FV04 KZA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV04 KZA registered?

FV04 KZA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 May 2004.

Is FV04 KZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV04 KZA shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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