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KP04 MVS

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

169,256 mi
Last recorded169,256 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP04 MVS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 169,256 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 156,182 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 145,320 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 131,628 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 131,628 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 118,954 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 108,589 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 102,922 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 94,229 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2017 86,859 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 80,796 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 78,080 miles

Offside Front tyre low on edge

Nearside Front tyre low on edge

Pass 30 Aug 2014 76,215 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside rear tyre deterioated

offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 30 Aug 2014 76,215 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside rear tyre deterioated

offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 19 Aug 2013 73,519 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2012 70,958 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 67,863 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 59,903 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 59,903 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 43,590 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2008 36,215 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 25,583 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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KP04 MVS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 KP04 MVS, 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 KP04 MVS registered?

KP04 MVS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 April 2004.

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The MOT history for KP04 MVS shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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