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KS04 FUT

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,703 mi
Last recorded98,703 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2020 98,703 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Aug 2020 98,255 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 87,322 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 87,315 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated hand brake lever (1.1.6 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition windscreen damaged from wiper blade scraches and scores (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65r15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65r15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 86,748 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated PARKING BRAKE RELEASE LEVER FAULTY (1.1.6 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault SRS FAULT PRESENT (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 79,019 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Release lever missing (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Screen damaged but not affecting drivers view of the road

Fail 12 Jun 2018 79,019 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Release lever missing (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Screen damaged but not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 10 May 2017 67,281 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 67,281 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 May 2016 65,726 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 May 2015 62,157 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

N/S/R tyre age cracked

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/S/R tyre age cracked

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2014 58,552 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 May 2013 55,851 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2013 55,851 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2012 52,313 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2011 48,968 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 May 2011 48,938 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 May 2010 44,851 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 40,965 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 37,670 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 32,091 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 FUT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FUT, 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 FUT registered?

KS04 FUT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 June 2004.

Is KS04 FUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS04 FUT shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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