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KS04 LCE

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,613 mi
Last recorded97,613 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS04 LCE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2020 97,613 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 96,309 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2019 96,309 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 95,525 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 90,562 miles

Engine Cover Fitted

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under Tray Fitted

Fail 29 Jul 2017 90,562 miles

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

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

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

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

Engine Cover Fitted

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under Tray Fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2016 86,928 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 81,205 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 75,889 miles

Rear exhaust mounting broken.

Fail 29 Aug 2014 75,847 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Rear exhaust mounting broken.

Pass 30 Aug 2013 70,337 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 63,989 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 57,507 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 48,427 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 44,492 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 44,492 miles

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

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)

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

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 1 Sep 2008 40,529 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 36,071 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 LCE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LCE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KS04 LCE?

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What year was KS04 LCE registered?

KS04 LCE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 July 2004.

Is KS04 LCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS04 LCE shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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