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KE04 FLT

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

179,647 mi
Last recorded179,647 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE04 FLT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 179,647 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 175,125 miles

205/55/16 X 4

PLASTICS X 3

SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Fail 31 May 2016 175,125 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

205/55/16 X 4

PLASTICS X 3

SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 30 May 2015 164,711 miles

2 X REAR COILS H/S/CORR

205/55/16 XZ 4

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jun 2014 152,121 miles

2 X REAR COILS CORRODED-PODOT

205/55/16 X 4

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

OIL LEAK

OUTER SILLS PLASTICS

R-TAX EXPIRES=31/1/15

REAR EX BOX H/SHIELD CORRODED

SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2013 136,250 miles

205/55/16 X 4

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INSIDES-MONITOR

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

OUTER SILLS PLASTICS

R-TAX EXPIRES=30/1/14

REAR EX BOX H/SHIELD CORRODED

SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 May 2013 136,250 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

205/55/16 X 4

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INSIDES-MONITOR

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

OUTER SILLS PLASTICS

R-TAX EXPIRES=30/1/14

REAR EX BOX H/SHIELD CORRODED

SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2012 123,248 miles

205/55/16 X 4

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

OIL LEAK

PB W/LIGHT FLAHING ON DASH-PODOT

R-TAX EXPIRES=31/1/13

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODED-PODOT

SERVICE?=CHECK VEHICLE RCORDS

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 27 May 2011 108,762 miles

205/55/16 X4

NOISE FROM REAR WHEN PB-APPLIED

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

ROAD TAX EXPIRES 31/1/12

Pass 28 May 2010 96,425 miles

Oil leak

Unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle due to plastic covers being fitted

Unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers

Pass 6 Apr 2009 79,012 miles

advise both front track rod ends have slight free play advise changed asap ...

Pass 2 Apr 2008 62,092 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 62,092 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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KE04 FLT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KE04 FLT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KE04 FLT registered?

KE04 FLT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 August 2004.

Is KE04 FLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for KE04 FLT shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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