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KT04 FMK

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

170,421 mi
Last recorded170,421 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT04 FMK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2023 170,421 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 162,795 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 158,129 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 146,352 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 143,742 miles

park brake application noisy

rear anti-roll bar chassis bushes worn

rear exhaust hanger detatched

reduced powered steering assistance

Fail 28 Nov 2018 143,701 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearmost lower arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

offside rear tyre worn to legal limit

park brake application noisy

rear anti-roll bar chassis bushes worn

rear exhaust hanger detatched

reduced powered steering assistance

rera of floorpans corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2017 137,235 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 129,596 miles

play in offside front anti-roll bar drop link ball joint

rear subframe mounting areas corroded

slight play in offside track rod end ball joint

Pass 9 Nov 2015 125,810 miles

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 121,343 miles

Centre flex exhaust joint damaged

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Nov 2014 121,343 miles

Centre flex exhaust joint damaged

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2013 115,625 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Slight blue tinge to front side lights

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 105,824 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

f/discs rusty

Pass 12 Nov 2011 99,462 miles

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

front brake discs pitted

Pass 20 Nov 2010 91,423 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 68,801 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2008 47,987 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 47,987 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 35,386 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 35,385 miles

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

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

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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KT04 FMK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KT04 FMK, 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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KT04 FMK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 July 2004.

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