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KO04 MPE

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

99,762 mi
Last recorded99,762 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO04 MPE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2020 99,762 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both nearside & offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 99,762 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both nearside & offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 91,351 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 91,351 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 87,290 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Dec 2017 87,290 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 83,095 miles

Rear coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (2.4.C.1b)

covers fitted

front brake application slightly uneven

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 8 Dec 2016 83,094 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour o/s and n/s (1.4.A.2f)

Rear coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (2.4.C.1b)

covers fitted

front brake application slightly uneven

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 4 Dec 2015 79,623 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

both rear coil springs corroded

eml light on

exhaust clamp fractured

oil leak

Fail 4 Dec 2015 79,623 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

both rear coil springs corroded

eml light on

exhaust clamp fractured

oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2014 75,332 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 70,702 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Dec 2012 66,450 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 66,226 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 60,107 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 54,188 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 48,184 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 42,702 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 26 Jul 2007 35,916 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 MPE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MPE, 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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KO04 MPE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 August 2004.

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