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KC04 BVR

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

210,789 mi
Last recorded210,789 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2016 210,789 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2016 210,774 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2015 201,100 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 12 Dec 2015 201,100 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2014 120,860 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Dec 2013 114,884 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Dec 2012 108,392 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

indicator switch faulty

Pass 3 Dec 2011 102,553 miles

EML LAMP ILLUMINATING ON DASHINSERT.

HORN SOUND WEAK.

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)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 95,482 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 93,072 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside side repeater lens broken

Pass 24 Jun 2008 91,214 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Jul 2007 89,702 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 81,825 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 81,808 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 BVR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KC04 BVR, 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 KC04 BVR registered?

KC04 BVR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 April 2004.

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