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KT04 FVP

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

141,532 mi
Last recorded141,532 miles
Recorded on6 May 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2021 141,532 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play alloy arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 May 2021 141,532 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play alloy arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2020 13,256 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2019 127,105 miles
Fail 4 May 2019 127,105 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 116,956 miles
Pass 29 May 2017 99,838 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 82,610 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 797,897 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 76,431 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 65,612 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

parking brake may require further inspection, high brake squeal

Fail 1 Jul 2013 65,549 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

parking brake may require further inspection, high brake squeal

Pass 27 Jun 2012 59,922 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 48,740 miles

Engine cover missing

Pass 6 Jul 2010 38,551 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 33,645 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 29,097 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 29,097 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 24,061 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 FVP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FVP, 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 FVP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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