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KC04 ZVJ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

122,212 mi
Last recorded122,212 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC04 ZVJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2016 122,212 miles

both rear tyres on wear bars

parking brake could be improved with adjustment

Fail 26 Feb 2016 122,209 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (1.4.A.2f)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

coil spring broken n/s front (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

EML on

both rear tyres on wear bars

parking brake could be improved with adjustment

Pass 4 Mar 2015 105,080 miles

both rear tyres on wear bars

Fail 4 Mar 2015 105,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres on wear bars

Fail 13 Feb 2015 104,382 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

EML on

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

engine noise

Fail 1 Mar 2014 183,908 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 183,908 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 71,928 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Sep 2012 71,928 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 65,700 miles

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Fail 25 Aug 2011 65,700 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 4 Sep 2010 62,014 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 56,945 miles

advise attension to improve the park brake pedal travel at shoes

both rear coil springs badly rusted

n/s/f tyre outer edge side sipes void tyre worn close to legal limit

Fail 2 Sep 2009 56,834 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 22 Aug 2008 50,666 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 43,738 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 ZVJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 KC04 ZVJ, 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 ZVJ registered?

KC04 ZVJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 May 2004.

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