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KO04 MKA

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

148,807 mi
Last recorded148,807 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2014
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2014 148,807 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2013 141,995 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

steering slightly tight

Pass 25 Apr 2012 129,786 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 115,233 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 115,233 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2010 103,181 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 103,181 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 30 Apr 2010 103,168 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

center stop lamp damaged

fluid level warnings on dash

nearside mirror frame damaged

Pass 29 Apr 2009 91,376 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 76,877 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2007 60,396 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 MKA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MKA, 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 MKA registered?

KO04 MKA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 July 2004.

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