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KN04 EHT

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

162,931 mi
Last recorded162,931 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN04 EHT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2023 162,931 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 160,053 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underside of vehicle has surface rust throughout (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2022 160,053 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underside of vehicle has surface rust throughout (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 151,104 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively and no lock up (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 150,440 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb was fitted wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively and no lock up (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid topped up washer fluid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 128,494 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front jacking block missing

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 30 Jan 2018 128,494 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view cover missing/ broken (8.1.2a)

Offside Front jacking block missing

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 7 Feb 2017 122,147 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view Side repeater (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 111,080 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust bracket corroded through

Fail 2 Feb 2016 111,080 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust bracket corroded through

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front outer sidewall damaged

splits in inner sidewalls of offside front & rear tyres

Pass 20 Jan 2015 103,262 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 79,644 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 79,553 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 70,554 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 70,526 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 63,369 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 63,369 miles

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

Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 56,280 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 46,143 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 46,116 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 23,793 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 19,009 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2007 19,009 miles

Centre Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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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KN04 EHT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 KN04 EHT, 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 KN04 EHT registered?

KN04 EHT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 March 2004.

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