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KS04 XEY

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

135,558 mi
Last recorded135,558 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS04 XEY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2019 135,558 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 126,330 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 126,330 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 120,328 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 120,328 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint front o/s metal arm outer ball joint excessive play (2.5.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2016 115,902 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 18 Nov 2016 115,902 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 110,988 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 21 Dec 2015 110,986 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)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush same one as gaitor (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 105,500 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2015 105,500 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 98,662 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 93,320 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 82,559 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 73,317 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 60,753 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 49,704 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 38,354 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 28,019 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 XEY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 XEY, 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 XEY registered?

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

Is KS04 XEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS04 XEY shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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