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KO04 CEX

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,152 mi
Last recorded129,152 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2011
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO04 CEX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2011 129,152 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 129,144 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 111,370 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 95,531 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 80,021 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 80,020 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 60,816 miles

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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KO04 CEX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 KO04 CEX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KO04 CEX registered?

KO04 CEX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 July 2004.

Is KO04 CEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KO04 CEX shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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