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KP04 VWT

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

216,306 mi
Last recorded216,306 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 216,306 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 197,886 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2025 197,886 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 178,802 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 160,625 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 156,643 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

o/s/f steering arm play

o/s/f steering arm play

Pass 24 Mar 2021 152,643 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear coil springs well corroded

rear anti roll bar d bushes worn

Fail 17 Mar 2021 152,587 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both rear coil springs well corroded

rear anti roll bar d bushes worn

Pass 9 Mar 2020 147,214 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front suspension rear arm bushes perished

rear anti roll bar inner bushes worn

Pass 19 Mar 2019 140,491 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 131,112 miles

n/s/f tyre 3mm and edge worn

o/s/f tyre 3mm and edge worn

o/s/r tyre 2mm

windscreen has a chip

Pass 30 Mar 2017 122,051 miles

o/s/r tyre 3mm

Fail 22 Mar 2017 121,861 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

engine light on

o/s/r tyre 3mm

Pass 16 Mar 2016 111,201 miles

Chip in windscreen - drivers view ok

Slight gearbox oil leak

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded - on limit

Fail 16 Mar 2016 111,201 miles

Chip in windscreen - drivers view ok

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight gearbox oil leak

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded - on limit

Pass 20 Mar 2015 102,942 miles

o/s/r tyre close to limit

Pass 19 Mar 2014 94,777 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 84,733 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear tyres getting low

bulb warning light on dash but all working when tested

n/s/f suspension arm boot damaged on limit

n/s/f track rod end has slight play

slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar end link

Pass 16 Mar 2012 74,891 miles

both front brake discs well worn

nearside front tyre wearing low on outer section of tread

nearside front wheel bearing miniscule play

nearside front,front suspension arm dust boot deteriorated

offside front tyre wearing low on inner section of tread

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 17 Mar 2011 61,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front brake discs worn

both rear tyres worn low and on limits

Pass 17 Mar 2011 61,319 miles

both front brake discs worn

both rear tyres worn low and on limits

Pass 10 Mar 2010 51,723 miles

both front tyres worn very low on edges of treads and on limits-needs attention

Pass 27 Mar 2009 42,677 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 32,018 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 27,132 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 27,112 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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 VWT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VWT, 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 VWT registered?

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

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The MOT history for KP04 VWT shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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