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K4 MHV

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

118,298 mi
Last recorded118,298 miles
Recorded on2 May 2013
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK4 MHV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2013 118,298 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 118,298 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 106,147 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Oct 2012 105,868 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 17 Apr 2012 93,652 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2012 93,652 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Oct 2011 88,275 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 88,275 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside front anti roll bar link dust cover torn.

Pass 16 Apr 2011 75,980 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Apr 2011 75,957 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2010 70,908 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 61,139 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 54,019 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 48,634 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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K4 MHV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 K4 MHV, 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 K4 MHV registered?

K4 MHV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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