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KS04 KTP

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

125,528 mi
Last recorded125,528 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS04 KTP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2020 125,528 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 125,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 117,098 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 117,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 108,119 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2018 108,119 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2017 108,049 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 104,500 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 96,014 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 91,655 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 91,651 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Fail 10 Dec 2012 89,819 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 89,819 miles

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 71,236 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front brake discs worn/lipped on edge

Pass 26 Nov 2009 65,753 miles

offside front tyre is slightly wearing on the inner edges

Fail 21 Jul 2009 62,818 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 49,771 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 49,771 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 43,664 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 40,003 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 KTP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KTP, 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 KTP registered?

KS04 KTP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 June 2004.

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