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KP04 NBD

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

176,651 mi
Last recorded176,651 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP04 NBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2022 176,651 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 176,651 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure MOUNTING (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 168,508 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 168,508 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 162,843 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 162,843 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2019 152,592 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 152,592 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 129,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 10 Aug 2018 129,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 21 Apr 2017 122,918 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 115,469 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake pads wear wearing low

Fail 20 Apr 2016 115,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside rear brake slight bind

rear brake pads wear wearing low

Pass 22 Apr 2015 108,646 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 108,631 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre wearing low

slight noise from offside rear suspension

Pass 24 Apr 2014 98,872 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 89,995 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 78,389 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 74,998 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 74,837 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 68,694 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 68,694 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 65,150 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 65,149 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 57,166 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 48,518 miles

parking brake pedal return poor

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 NBD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 NBD, 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 NBD registered?

KP04 NBD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 April 2004.

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