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KP04 VWY

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

117,102 mi
Last recorded117,102 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2019 117,102 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 109,988 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Subframe and components corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2018 109,988 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Subframe and components corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2017 104,917 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 104,917 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure child seat (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 93,752 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack gaiter (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion featured in rear suspension components

eml lamp indicating fault

n/s-o/s outer sill covers fitted

n/s/r tyre worn near wear bar limits

under covers fitted

Fail 29 Sep 2016 93,752 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack gaiter (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion featured in rear suspension components

eml lamp indicating fault

n/s-o/s outer sill covers fitted

n/s/r tyre worn near wear bar limits

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

under covers fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2015 87,207 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

N/S-O/S OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

UNDER COVERS FITTED

rear suspension components corrosion noted

Fail 14 Sep 2015 87,207 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

N/S-O/S OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

UNDER COVERS FITTED

rear suspension components corrosion noted

Pass 5 Sep 2014 81,109 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre outer side wall damage noted

rear suspension n/s-o/s components general corrosion noted

Fail 5 Sep 2014 81,109 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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre outer side wall damage noted

rear suspension n/s-o/s components general corrosion noted

Pass 30 Jul 2013 73,786 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Jul 2013 73,786 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

smell of petrol , no leak found

Fail 20 Jul 2013 73,695 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion on underside of vehicle

foot operated parking brake when released does not turn out parking brake warning lamp unless lifted by foot brakes release fully

front and rear solid brake pipes corroded

front discs worn

n/s/f brake binding slightly

parking brake efficiences fluctuate badly on the n/s/r

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2012 65,749 miles

Brake pipes corroded.

Fail 30 Jun 2012 65,749 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Brake pipes corroded.

Pass 7 Jun 2011 60,107 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 54,397 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside front windscreen wiper clip missing

Pass 17 Aug 2009 46,714 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 39,297 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 33,283 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 VWY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 VWY, 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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KP04 VWY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 May 2004.

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