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KS04 FSX

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

137,393 mi
Last recorded137,393 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS04 FSX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2018 137,393 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 112,571 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded.

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear pipes into flexis. (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Undercovers blocking full inspection.

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both. (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 112,571 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported Middle/Rear hangar. (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Both rear coil springs corroded.

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear pipes into flexis. (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

Undercovers blocking full inspection.

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both. (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 103,699 miles

Battery slightly insecure

Pass 13 Nov 2015 96,804 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 90,401 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2014 84,586 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2014 84,578 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2013 70,678 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2012 65,200 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre cracking/splitting or perishing(on sidewalls)

scratches in glass of front windscreen

Fail 27 Jun 2012 65,200 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre cracking/splitting or perishing(on sidewalls)

scratches in glass of front windscreen

Pass 11 Jun 2011 59,089 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre wornon inner edge

Pass 4 Jun 2010 50,498 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2009 43,035 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 56,454 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 28,045 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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KS04 FSX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 KS04 FSX, 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 FSX registered?

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

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