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KS04 EDK

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,510 mi
Last recorded135,510 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2022 135,510 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 130,775 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 126,670 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 123,204 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 May 2018 115,886 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 114,992 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 112,388 miles

Excessive Oil leak

Fail 27 May 2016 112,388 miles

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both Sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both Sides (3.6.B.4d)

Excessive Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2015 98,288 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 98,288 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f tyre has cut on sidewall

Pass 14 May 2014 91,328 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/font tyre cut

Fail 14 May 2014 91,328 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/font tyre cut

Pass 11 May 2013 82,610 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 May 2013 82,609 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 72,899 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nearside front tyre outer sidewall split but no cords visable

Pass 24 May 2011 61,514 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 49,710 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 49,669 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 22 May 2009 38,573 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2009 38,569 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2008 29,483 miles

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

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 EDK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KS04 EDK, 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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KS04 EDK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 June 2004.

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