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KS04 GXY

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

141,948 mi
Last recorded141,948 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS04 GXY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024 141,948 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2024 141,801 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 136,995 miles

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair handbrake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 132,721 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 128,345 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 128,295 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 126,360 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2020 126,360 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 121,045 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

Rear Brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 30 Jul 2018 117,667 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 114,117 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 20 Jul 2017 114,117 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 111,623 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 106,588 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 99,650 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 99,645 miles

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 89,734 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Oct 2012 84,567 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 12 Oct 2011 76,665 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 67,551 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 55,348 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 41,632 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 40,551 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 31,480 miles

front brake pads getting low (70 % worn)

Fail 21 May 2007 31,480 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

front brake pads getting low (70 % worn)

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 GXY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 GXY, 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 GXY registered?

KS04 GXY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 June 2004.

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