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KP04 VWS

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

100,150 mi
Last recorded100,150 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 100,150 miles

nearside and offside front lower suspension arms rubber bushes splitting

Fail 11 Jul 2017 100,150 miles

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

nearside and offside front lower suspension arms rubber bushes splitting

Pass 12 Jul 2016 95,485 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 90,731 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 90,729 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 85,977 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 81,447 miles

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 11 Jul 2012 76,813 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 73,466 miles

nearside and offside front lower arm bushes perished

Fail 15 Jul 2011 73,465 miles

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

nearside and offside front lower arm bushes perished

Pass 12 Jul 2010 69,508 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 59,933 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside park brake requires adjustment

slight oil leak(gearbox)

unable to see rear coil spring bases

Fail 6 Jul 2009 59,933 miles

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside park brake requires adjustment

slight oil leak(gearbox)

unable to see rear coil spring bases

Pass 29 Jul 2008 49,104 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear tyres worn low on tread

lower effort on nearside front brake(have brakes inspected/repaired)

nearside rear tyre cracked

Pass 7 Aug 2007 38,713 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 38,713 miles

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

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 VWS 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 VWS, 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 VWS registered?

KP04 VWS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 May 2004.

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