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K18 MLK

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

110,792 mi
Last recorded110,792 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK18 MLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2023 110,792 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 109,465 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2021 109,465 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 105,032 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 105,032 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 99,245 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 99,245 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 95,728 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 86,418 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 76,858 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 73,346 miles
Pass 29 May 2011 70,383 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 May 2010 65,565 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2009
Fail 8 May 2009

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 30 May 2008 40,369 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 20,697 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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K18 MLK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 K18 MLK, 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 K18 MLK registered?

K18 MLK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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The MOT history for K18 MLK shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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