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KC04 KUV

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

198,270 mi
Last recorded198,270 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 198,270 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 195,799 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2025 195,799 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 120,692 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 119,120 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 117,514 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 115,516 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 113,517 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 112,073 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 110,257 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 108,901 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 107,128 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 104,012 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 100,582 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 97,737 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 97,686 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

near side front tyre slight cracking

near side rear tyre slight worn inner edge

off side front tyre slight cracking

Pass 21 Jul 2012 94,408 miles

near side front tyre slight worn outer edge

Pass 28 Jun 2011 91,223 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 87,843 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 82,602 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)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 77,684 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 71,663 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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KC04 KUV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 KUV, 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 KUV registered?

KC04 KUV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 May 2004.

Is KC04 KUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KC04 KUV shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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