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KN04 FZB

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

160,776 mi
Last recorded160,776 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN04 FZB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 160,776 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 160,774 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 136,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Seat belt slightly damaged both (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 136,840 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Seat belt slightly damaged both (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2017 115,201 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Mar 2017 115,013 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Mar 2016 94,224 miles

Lower undertray @ top covers fitted

Fail 13 Mar 2015 84,522 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 84,522 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 75,260 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 75,260 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 64,476 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 56,804 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 47,488 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 41,874 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 37,720 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 32,026 miles

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

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

rear no plate starting to delaminate

Fail 28 Apr 2008 32,026 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

rear no plate starting to delaminate

Pass 9 May 2007 24,339 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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KN04 FZB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KN04 FZB, 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 FZB registered?

KN04 FZB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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