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KS04 HFB

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

165,141 mi
Last recorded165,141 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS04 HFB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 165,141 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2019 165,141 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2019 164,899 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Nearside rear flexible hose to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Offside front suspension rear track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Offside rear flexible hose to front (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Rear brake pads, offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre rear silence has minor leak on outlet pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust mount broken down stream of centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Puncture in sidewall outer (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Rear anti roll bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear sub frame and suspension components, general corrosion

Pass 31 Mar 2018 151,800 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 139,927 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 30 Mar 2017 139,263 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Apr 2016 128,818 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2016 128,818 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 115,370 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2015 115,360 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 102,798 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 92,056 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 88,260 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 73,796 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2010 60,372 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 22 May 2009 47,653 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 47,652 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 16 Jun 2008 38,156 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 27,784 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 HFB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HFB, 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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KS04 HFB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 June 2004.

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