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KO04 XRV

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,857 mi
Last recorded154,857 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2023 154,857 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides-len dirt (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 147,903 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 141,018 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2021 141,018 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 134,072 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 124,776 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 119,076 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2018 119,076 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 114,484 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 104,881 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 92,102 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Feb 2015 92,101 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 83,430 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2013 76,097 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 76,097 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Feb 2012 67,696 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 67,696 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 60,137 miles

O/S/F tyre 3-4mm & worn on edges

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

exhaust system corroding

slight play in N/S/F wheel bearing

Fail 23 Feb 2011 60,137 miles

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

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

O/S/F tyre 3-4mm & worn on edges

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

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

exhaust system corroding

slight play in N/S/F wheel bearing

Pass 21 Oct 2009 49,899 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brakes imbalanced

n/s/f tyre tread wearing slightly on outer edge

Fail 21 Oct 2009 49,899 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brakes imbalanced

n/s/f tyre tread wearing slightly on outer edge

Pass 29 Aug 2008 39,899 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2008 39,899 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 33,095 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 XRV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XRV, 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 XRV registered?

KO04 XRV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 August 2004.

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