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KN04 KVJ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

221,156 mi
Last recorded221,156 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN04 KVJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 221,156 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front and both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 221,154 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front and both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 211,192 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both front (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 201,675 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 201,590 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55x16 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front most (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 57% n/s reading low (3.7.B.6b)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 192,081 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint front (2.5.B.2a)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 11 Apr 2015 181,348 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 181,348 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 168,922 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 153,506 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 135,156 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Mar 2012 135,156 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 117,396 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Feb 2011 117,396 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 104,035 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 104,035 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 89,425 miles

both front tyres wearing on outside edge

Fail 30 Mar 2009 89,379 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on outside edge

Pass 4 Apr 2008 71,965 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 56,403 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 KVJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KVJ, 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 KVJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 March 2004.

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