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KN04 TVX

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,706 mi
Last recorded74,706 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN04 TVX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2017 74,706 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust holding rubber have cracks

Fail 21 Nov 2017 74,706 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust holding rubber have cracks

Pass 12 Nov 2016 72,894 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ball joint facing down (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush ball joint facing up (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 70,920 miles

Engine management light on

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Lower arm (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Under-tray fitted

Fail 2 Nov 2015 70,920 miles

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

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

Engine management light on

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Lower arm (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Under-tray fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2014 65,197 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2013 57,942 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 50,290 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 50,208 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2011 44,248 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 138,930 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 34,795 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 31,027 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 27,222 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 24,775 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 24,774 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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 TVX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 TVX, 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 TVX registered?

KN04 TVX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 April 2004.

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