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KM04 UKA

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

120,039 mi
Last recorded120,039 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM04 UKA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2022 120,039 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 177,599 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 104,946 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 97,866 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 91,152 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

small cut in outer side wall of nearside front tyre

Pass 23 Jun 2017 84,047 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 76,405 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 66,788 miles

both rear tyres wearing down low

Pass 15 May 2014 58,510 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 54,895 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 52,373 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Apr 2012 52,373 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 May 2011 49,245 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 16 May 2011 49,245 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2010 45,822 miles

N/S rear tyre wall slightly damaged

Fail 12 May 2010 45,821 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

N/S rear tyre wall slightly damaged

Pass 21 Apr 2009 41,591 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 37,960 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 33,818 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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KM04 UKA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 KM04 UKA, 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 UKA registered?

KM04 UKA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 April 2004.

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