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KO04 MVW

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

75,361 mi
Last recorded75,361 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO04 MVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 75,361 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Nearside Front Tyre out of shape

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Tyre out of shape

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 75,361 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Nearside Front Tyre out of shape

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Tyre out of shape

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 68,837 miles

.Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components

Fail 8 Mar 2016 68,796 miles

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

.Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components

Offside Rear Nail in tyre .

Pass 30 Mar 2015 63,036 miles

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

Rear exhaust hanger insecure (as marked) system still supported

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Mar 2015 62,994 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Rear exhaust hanger insecure (as marked) system still supported

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2014 57,071 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2013 50,663 miles

N/S/F Tyre worn on outer edge

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Apr 2012 45,622 miles

Rear silencer, rear support mounting in poor condition

Fail 4 Apr 2012 45,622 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear silencer, rear support mounting in poor condition

Fail 3 Sep 2010 39,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 39,207 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 32,067 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 32,067 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 23,671 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2008 23,670 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 19,511 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 MVW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 MVW, 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 MVW registered?

KO04 MVW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 July 2004.

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