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KT04 FMX

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

122,638 mi
Last recorded122,638 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT04 FMX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2022 122,638 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2022 122,638 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 117,879 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2021 117,879 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 115,588 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 115,588 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 106,413 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Mar 2019 106,413 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2018 105,388 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 May 2018 105,386 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 102,848 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 102,848 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 86,609 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 74,882 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 71,556 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 71,555 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 65,689 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2013 65,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 60,074 miles

slight run out on offside front brake

undertrays cover most of underside of vehicle

Pass 28 Jul 2011 48,797 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 48,797 miles

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

Rear tyres worn close to limit. rattle fron near side hub when wheel rotated. slight lift in near side rear suspension lower mounting bush.

Pass 2 Jul 2010 41,072 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 41,072 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 36,303 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 31,295 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 25 Jun 2008 31,295 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 19 Jun 2007 28,792 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 FMX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 KT04 FMX, 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 KT04 FMX registered?

KT04 FMX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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