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KT04 FVN

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,027 mi
Last recorded83,027 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT04 FVN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2016 83,027 miles

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

Nearside mirror glass damaged.

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 17 Dec 2015 73,179 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

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

Nearside Mirror glass broken

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 16 Dec 2015 73,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

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

Nearside Mirror glass broken

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 66,409 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 59,852 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Near side front tyre outer rim bead protector bead damaged.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Nov 2013 59,852 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Near side front tyre outer rim bead protector bead damaged.

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Oct 2012 54,236 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 19 Sep 2011 48,504 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 43,405 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 43,301 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 37,920 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2008 28,262 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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KT04 FVN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FVN, 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 FVN registered?

KT04 FVN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 July 2004.

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