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KO04 NKG

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

175,935 mi
Last recorded175,935 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO04 NKG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 175,935 miles

Parking brake RBT performance just passed MOT

Fail 31 Aug 2018 175,935 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake RBT performance just passed MOT

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 164,654 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 153,059 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 132,719 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 132,700 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 111,255 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Aug 2014 111,255 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2013 101,979 miles

mid exh hanger broken

nearside rear brake discs inner face starting to corrode

offside rear brake discs outer face starting to corrode

Fail 22 Aug 2013 101,979 miles

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

mid exh hanger broken

nearside rear brake discs inner face starting to corrode

offside rear brake discs outer face starting to corrode

Pass 10 Aug 2012 89,846 miles

both front discs thin and lipped

near side rear tyre has a cut in tread down to cords

Pass 9 Sep 2011 79,049 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 8 Sep 2011 78,946 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 64,118 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 43,756 miles

Test equipment unable to detect peak.

Pass 4 Aug 2008 36,871 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 29,691 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 NKG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NKG, 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 NKG registered?

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

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