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KC04 BVP

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

131,358 mi
Last recorded131,358 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC04 BVP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 131,358 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

parking brake pedal rubber missing

Fail 22 May 2017 131,313 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

parking brake pedal rubber missing

Fail 19 May 2017 131,265 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Hand brake pedal rubber missing?

Pass 21 May 2016 123,133 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 May 2015 103,993 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 103,317 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 May 2014 86,093 miles

ADVISE, CENTRE/REAR EXHAUST MOUNT BRACKET BROKEN FROM EXHAUST.

ADVISE, NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT.

ADVISE, OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT, ALSO DAMAGE TO OUTER WALL.

ADVISE, chip in front screen.

ADVISE, general corrosion taking place to most metals at rear underside of vehicle.

ADVISE, rear coil springs corroding.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 May 2014 86,084 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

ADVISE, CENTRE/REAR EXHAUST MOUNT BRACKET BROKEN FROM EXHAUST.

ADVISE, NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT.

ADVISE, OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT, ALSO DAMAGE TO OUTER WALL.

ADVISE, chip in front screen.

ADVISE, general corrosion taking place to most metals at rear underside of vehicle.

ADVISE, rear coil springs corroding.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2013 72,867 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 68,586 miles

Play in rack bushings

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 May 2012 68,586 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Play in rack bushings

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 May 2011 61,541 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/f tyre sidewall has been cut

slight heat applied to o/s/f trak rod end

slight play in both front suspension components

Pass 19 May 2010 55,792 miles

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 May 2010 55,792 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 May 2009 49,741 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 49,741 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Pass 21 May 2008 41,074 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 29,562 miles

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)

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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KC04 BVP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 KC04 BVP, 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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KC04 BVP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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