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KP04 VXV

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

185,432 mi
Last recorded185,432 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 185,432 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar 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))

under vehicle covered

Pass 6 May 2023 177,440 miles
Fail 6 May 2023 177,440 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2022 174,819 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 169,200 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 159,446 miles
Fail 4 May 2020 159,247 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 May 2019 151,716 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 151,681 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn TRACK CONTROL ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 135,975 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 102,373 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 86,802 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 79,382 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 71,972 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2014 71,656 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)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 64,041 miles

all 4 tyres close to limit

crack front number plate

Pass 21 Apr 2012 56,910 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2012 56,910 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

crack front number plate

rear springs corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2011 48,727 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 48,727 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front number plate crack

Pass 24 Apr 2010 40,949 miles

crack front number plate

Fail 24 Apr 2010 40,949 miles

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

crack front number plate

Fail 27 Apr 2009 54,369 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight play nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 27 Apr 2009 33,795 miles

slight play nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 1 May 2008 26,439 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 VXV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 VXV, 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 VXV registered?

KP04 VXV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 June 2004.

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