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KM04 CGE

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,415 mi
Last recorded116,415 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM04 CGE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2021 116,415 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 113,944 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 109,214 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 May 2019 109,214 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear of the two (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 102,756 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre slightly worn on both edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2017 95,572 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 May 2017 95,572 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.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)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 May 2016 90,177 miles

Both front tyres slightly worn on both edges.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2015 83,819 miles

EML light on.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Scratch in windscreen.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 May 2015 83,819 miles

EML light on.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Scratch in windscreen.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2014 76,239 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2013 69,953 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

windscreen has damage outside of swept area

Fail 22 May 2013 69,947 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front tyres worn low on edges

windscreen has damage outside of swept area

Pass 3 May 2012 62,004 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 62,004 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2011 54,897 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 47,246 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 47,246 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2009 40,258 miles

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

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

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

engine management lamp illuminated

Pass 16 May 2008 31,493 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2007 23,685 miles

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge

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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KM04 CGE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KM04 CGE, 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 KM04 CGE registered?

KM04 CGE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 April 2004.

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