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KS04 FSA

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

95,003 mi
Last recorded95,003 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2014
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS04 FSA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2014 95,003 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 80,211 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 80,211 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 69,720 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jul 2012 69,699 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Oct 2011 62,453 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 62,453 miles

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

rear tyres slightly low

Pass 1 Oct 2010 52,374 miles

slight shoulder wear on both front tyres 205/55/16

Pass 2 Oct 2009 44,590 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 44,590 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Oct 2008 38,157 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 28,548 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 28,490 miles

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

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 FSA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 FSA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KS04 FSA?

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What year was KS04 FSA registered?

KS04 FSA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 May 2004.

Is KS04 FSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS04 FSA shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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