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KP04 VTL

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

86,940 mi
Last recorded86,940 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP04 VTL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 86,940 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

slight rust on rear suspension

Fail 24 Oct 2017 86,922 miles

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

slight rust on rear suspension

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2016 34,697 miles

slight cracking on offside rear tyre

slight rust on rear suspension

Fail 29 Dec 2016 84,678 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight cracking on offside rear tyre

slight rust on rear suspension

Pass 30 Dec 2015 81,978 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

slight rust on rear suspension

Fail 30 Dec 2015 81,978 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

slight rust on rear suspension

Pass 31 Dec 2014 77,373 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2013 71,948 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 65,843 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 63,574 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 59,753 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2010 59,753 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 51,262 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 41,899 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 41,899 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 33,210 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 VTL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VTL, 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 VTL registered?

KP04 VTL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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