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KO04 MVU

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

310,630 mi
Last recorded310,630 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO04 MVU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2022 310,630 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 184,004 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s/f and o/s/f ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and o/s/r suspect under tank and floor covers fitted (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

did not lock on rear both hand brakes

skirts fitted both sides sills

Pass 31 Dec 2019 179,071 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s/f and o/s/f ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and o/s/r suspect under tank (1.1.11 (c))

skirts fitted to sills both sides

Pass 8 Jan 2019 173,267 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

under/upper tray fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2018 170,908 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2017 165,032 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2016 155,033 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 148,075 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2014 144,097 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2013 141,019 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 133,893 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 121,854 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 121,854 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jul 2009 112,419 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 103,219 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 89,911 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 89,539 miles

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

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 MVU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 MVU, 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 MVU registered?

KO04 MVU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 August 2004.

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