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KS04 HBD

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

141,999 mi
Last recorded141,999 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS04 HBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 141,999 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 May 2018 141,997 miles

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 124,590 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 124,590 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 104,140 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 101,495 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 101,495 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 May 2014 97,443 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 94,406 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 94,406 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2012 90,132 miles

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

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

Fail 5 May 2012 90,132 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 81,728 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s o/s outer sills plastic trim fitted

Fail 11 May 2011 81,728 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s o/s outer sills plastic trim fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2010 56,661 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 41,124 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 41,124 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 36,920 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 HBD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 HBD, 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 HBD registered?

KS04 HBD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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