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2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

125,097 mi
Last recorded125,097 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK3 CFU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2020 125,097 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 124,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight exhaust leak

Pass 21 Dec 2017 122,104 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 120,910 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 50% worn (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 50% worn (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

free play detected at o/s/f wheel

Fail 22 Dec 2016 120,910 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 50% worn (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 50% worn (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

free play detected at o/s/f wheel

Pass 16 Nov 2015 113,172 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 113,172 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 110,955 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 107,764 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 102,075 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2011 95,104 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

all brake discs slightly worn

full under tray fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2010 87,420 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 75,614 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 70,024 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)

Fail 28 Aug 2008 69,499 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 47,555 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2007 47,555 miles

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

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

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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K3 CFU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 K3 CFU, 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 K3 CFU registered?

K3 CFU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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