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KS04 BNX

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

181,193 mi
Last recorded181,193 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS04 BNX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2021 181,193 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 181,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 156,867 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 148,681 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 143,646 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 141,498 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 138,176 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 138,169 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 136,574 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 133,777 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s headlight adjuster in poor condition

Fail 3 Aug 2012 133,777 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s headlight adjuster in poor condition

Pass 3 Aug 2011 123,835 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2011 123,831 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 111,601 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 91,286 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 91,286 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2008 65,789 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2007 43,566 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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KS04 BNX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 82,457 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 KS04 BNX, 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 KS04 BNX registered?

KS04 BNX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 May 2004.

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