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KO04 MPX

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

135,315 mi
Last recorded135,315 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO04 MPX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2018 135,315 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 131,616 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 131,616 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 126,645 miles

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

Oil leak severe and undertray broken. ()

Fail 11 Jul 2016 126,645 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak severe and undertray broken. ()

Pass 12 May 2015 119,994 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 27 May 2014 113,647 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 20 May 2014 113,499 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 May 2013 105,625 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 May 2013 105,573 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2012 96,019 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2012 95,975 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 88,416 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 88,416 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2010 78,550 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 61,163 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 42,643 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 41,902 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 34,581 miles

Nearside Front 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 MPX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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