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KO04 XAA

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

98,478 mi
Last recorded98,478 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO04 XAA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2016 98,478 miles

EML illuminated

Nearside Front tyre wearing low 3mm - outer edge worn

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm!! (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front tyre wearing low 3mm

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm!! (4.1.E.1)

Rear lights appear dark/tinted

brake ware warning illuminated

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all under side components

Fail 16 Aug 2016 98,478 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

EML illuminated

Nearside Front tyre wearing low 3mm - outer edge worn

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm!! (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front tyre wearing low 3mm

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm!! (4.1.E.1)

Rear lights appear dark/tinted

brake ware warning illuminated

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all under side components

Pass 14 Jul 2015 92,808 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 90,725 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 88,370 miles

Near side front tyre perished and cracked

Pass 3 Aug 2012 85,281 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 79,099 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 68,615 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)

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2010 68,615 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 59,876 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 59,876 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 50,806 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 40,970 miles

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

Offside Rear 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 XAA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XAA, 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 XAA registered?

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

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