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KP04 MZV

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

158,707 mi
Last recorded158,707 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP04 MZV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2020 158,707 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 147,222 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 147,222 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 140,125 miles

Oil leak bad diesel lack ()

Pass 19 Jan 2017 131,508 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 131,508 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 127,629 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 123,037 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 122,793 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 122,793 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 121,002 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 120,992 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside 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 12 Mar 2012 110,233 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 101,393 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 101,392 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 17 Mar 2010 87,864 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 70,040 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2009 70,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 13 Nov 2008 69,782 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 59,886 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 52,134 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 52,134 miles

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

Offside Front 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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KP04 MZV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KP04 MZV, 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 MZV registered?

KP04 MZV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 April 2004.

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