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KS04 GWU

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

95,258 mi
Last recorded95,258 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS04 GWU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2024 95,258 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated And offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material And offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2024 95,258 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated And offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material And offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 95,229 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front headlamp only just had a pattern to pass test

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 92,098 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2023 92,097 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 89,204 miles

Central Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 88,159 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 87,043 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear sidewalls and tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 87,033 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear sidewalls and tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 83,989 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut in side wall not to cords

Fail 11 Mar 2019 83,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut in side wall not to cords

Pass 16 Mar 2018 81,474 miles

Nearside rear tyre damage to sidewall no cord showing.

Pass 14 Mar 2017 77,806 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 77,806 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no aim new headlamp required (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 74,227 miles

Near side rear tyre low on pressure

Under trays fitted

Fail 23 Mar 2016 74,227 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Alloy/banana arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Ally/banana arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Near side rear tyre low on pressure

Under trays fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2015 72,116 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 68,157 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2012 64,894 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 61,459 miles

N/S/F TYRE SIDE WALL DAMAGED

O/S/F TYRE SIDEWALL HAS SPLITS IN INNER AND OUTTER

Fail 9 Dec 2010 61,389 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 56,804 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 47,212 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 47,212 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 37,099 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 37,099 miles

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

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

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 GWU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 GWU, 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 GWU registered?

KS04 GWU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 June 2004.

Is KS04 GWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS04 GWU shows 26 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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