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KS04 HFG

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

245,746 mi
Last recorded245,746 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2018 245,746 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 138,437 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2017 223,532 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint O/S/F (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded N/S/F INNER (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded O/S/F INNER (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BOTH SIDE FRONTS (3.5.1i)

coil spring broken N/S/F (2.4.C.1a)

coil spring broken O/S/F (2.4.C.1a)

front brake excessively fluctuating BOTH SIDE FRONTS (3.7.B.3)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick BOTH SIDE FRONTS (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2016 129,461 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2016 129,450 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 119,703 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2015 119,703 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 100,723 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 100,727 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 88,698 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2012 88,680 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 75,002 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 54,490 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 29,812 miles

offside front tyre starting to perish

Pass 22 Oct 2008 6,282 miles

Off side front tyre outer wall has slight damage

Off side front tyre starting to crack

Pass 3 Jun 2008 5,618 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 4,596 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 HFG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HFG, 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 HFG registered?

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

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The MOT history for KS04 HFG shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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