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KS04 VZU

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

181,097 mi
Last recorded181,097 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2019 181,097 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low on tread

Offside Rear tyre worn to limit

Rear indicator bulbs pale in color

exhaust brackets broken off system

surface corrosion on all rear metal brake pipes which are visiable no leaks at time of test

Fail 7 Jan 2019 181,097 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust brackets broken off system

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low on tread

Offside Rear tyre worn to limit

Rear indicator bulbs pale in color

surface corrosion on all rear metal brake pipes which are visiable no leaks at time of test

Pass 21 Sep 2016 163,988 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened slightly (2.4.G.1)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear coil spring corroded both slightly (2.4.C.1b)

boot struts defective

rear exhaust mounting bracket detached

under trays fitted

Fail 13 Sep 2016 163,512 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened slightly (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both slightly (2.4.C.1b)

boot struts defective

rear exhaust mounting bracket detached

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2015 88,849 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2014 83,330 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 72,982 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 61,923 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 47,811 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 43,393 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 28 Sep 2009 37,908 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 37,908 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 31,676 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 25,009 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 16 Jul 2007 25,009 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 VZU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VZU, 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 VZU registered?

KS04 VZU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 June 2004.

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