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KO04 FHL

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

86,753 mi
Last recorded86,753 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO04 FHL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2016 86,753 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 79,594 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 71,274 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 64,152 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2013 64,152 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 58,376 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 58,376 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 51,827 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 46,413 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS A SMALL CUT

OIL LEAK GEAR BAX

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 May 2009 36,788 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 35,509 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2007 27,257 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 27,257 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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KO04 FHL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KO04 FHL, 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 KO04 FHL registered?

KO04 FHL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 July 2004.

Is KO04 FHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KO04 FHL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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