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KN04 EKC

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

139,258 mi
Last recorded139,258 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN04 EKC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 139,258 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer box holed , middle clamp split (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear movement in shock absorber

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and disc face rusty (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (3.7.B.5b)

brake warning light on dash

coolant warning light and engine water leak

Fail 4 Jul 2017 139,212 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate both (1.1.C.1e)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer box holed , middle clamp split (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear movement in shock absorber

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and disc face rusty (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (3.7.B.5b)

brake warning light on dash

coolant warning light and engine water leak

Pass 7 Jul 2016 124,873 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres becoming perished within tread

Fail 30 Jun 2016 124,760 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres becoming perished within tread

Pass 25 Jun 2015 112,390 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 112,390 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

washers poor

Pass 17 May 2014 104,643 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 100,106 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 100,106 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 91,032 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 80,885 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 69,280 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 58,201 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 45,117 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 34,396 miles

N/S Front Outer TyreWall Has Deep Cut

Fail 2 May 2007 34,283 miles

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

N/S Front Outer TyreWall Has A Deep Cut

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 EKC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EKC, 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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KN04 EKC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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