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KN04 LLX

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,908 mi
Last recorded131,908 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN04 LLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2022 131,908 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 May 2021 122,386 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 122,380 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 110,121 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 110,121 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 99,387 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 99,387 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 92,324 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front head light slight movement

Nearside Front tyre worn low outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre wearing outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn edges

front and rear brake discs worn

Fail 11 Apr 2018 92,034 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front head light slight movement

Nearside Front tyre worn low outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre wearing outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn edges

front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 27 Mar 2017 84,270 miles

Front discs worn

Offside Front rear lower arm bush split and perished

Pass 29 Mar 2016 78,426 miles

Front brake discs lipped

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 74,317 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 67,396 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 61,087 miles

Front brake pads worn to apx 4mm thick

Nearside rear tyre tread depth 2.3mm

Offside rear tyre tread depth 2.9mm

Fail 30 Jan 2013 61,084 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake pads worn to apx 4mm thick

Nearside rear tyre tread depth 2.3mm

Offside rear tyre tread depth 2.9mm

Pass 16 Mar 2012 55,453 miles

Nearside rear brake pads worn to apx 3mm

Offside rear brake pads worn to apx 4mm

Pass 19 Aug 2010 48,550 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 45,134 miles

Nail or screw in treaded area of the offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Aug 2008 41,794 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 41,794 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 31,016 miles

chip in screen †n/s/r tyre worn low

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 LLX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LLX, 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 LLX registered?

KN04 LLX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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