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KP04 VXU

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

104,495 mi
Last recorded104,495 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP04 VXU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 104,495 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertray's fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2018 98,815 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 98,815 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 86,826 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 78,705 miles

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

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

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

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

engine management light remains illuminated

nearside front tyre cracking in tread

offside front tyre cracking in tread

plastic covers fitted on underside of vehicle preventing full inspection of components

Pass 28 Jan 2015 76,436 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

MIL on

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres wearing on outer edges

front tyres perishing

offside rear view mirror deteriorating

Fail 27 Jan 2015 76,432 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

MIL on

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres wearing on outer edges

front tyres perishing

offside rear view mirror deteriorating

slight bind on nearside front brake

Pass 8 Jan 2014 68,312 miles

Nearside Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside wing mirror deterioated

Fail 6 Jan 2014 68,312 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

MIL illuminated

Nearside Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside wing mirror deterioated

Pass 11 Jan 2013 64,765 miles

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

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

eml stays illuminated

Pass 19 Jan 2012 58,674 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 51,076 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 46,236 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

n/s/f brake has slight drag

Pass 3 Feb 2009 42,871 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 41,001 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 36,979 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 36,979 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 VXU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 VXU, 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 VXU registered?

KP04 VXU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 May 2004.

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