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KN04 KVH

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

194,617 mi
Last recorded194,617 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2020 194,617 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 193,331 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake pipes corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear antiroll bar bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear brake hoses perishing. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 19 Nov 2019 193,331 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake pipes corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear antiroll bar bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear brake hoses perishing. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 182,912 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2018 182,912 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 173,652 miles

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

Offside 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 2 Dec 2016 163,284 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 152,526 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 136,399 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 136,171 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 118,292 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 92,266 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 67,444 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 67,444 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 61,864 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 25 Mar 2010 55,146 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 47,828 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 47,797 miles

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)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 38,916 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 30,170 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 KVH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KN04 KVH, 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 KVH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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