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KO04 XRW

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

21,849 mi
Last recorded21,849 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2014
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2014 21,849 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 20,773 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 77,056 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2012 19,671 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 18,507 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 17,345 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 16,509 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 16,497 miles

Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

offside front tyre is situated very close to the inner wheel lining when positioned on a full lock

Pass 3 Sep 2008 15,813 miles

small cut to the offside front outer tyre wall

Pass 31 Jul 2007 14,800 miles

both front tyres are wearing on the outer edges

small cut to the offside front outer tyre wall

small signs of rust on the edges of both front brake disc's, all ok at present moment

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 XRW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XRW, 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 XRW registered?

KO04 XRW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 2004.

Is KO04 XRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for KO04 XRW shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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