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KT04 FVR

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

168,804 mi
Last recorded168,804 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT04 FVR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2022 168,804 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2022 168,804 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 100,664 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 95,409 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 95,409 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 95,084 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 93,606 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 89,016 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 89,016 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 88,011 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

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

Fail 23 Sep 2016 88,011 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 86,118 miles

under trays and outer sill covers fitted

Fail 2 Oct 2015 86,105 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions fitted inside out (4.1.D.1f)

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

under trays and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2014 81,968 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2014 81,968 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 75,577 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Sep 2012 68,526 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Sep 2012 68,526 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2011 61,689 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2011 61,689 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

tracking out

Pass 13 Aug 2010 52,273 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 52,273 miles

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

bolt missing from centre exhaust flange.

offside front fog-lamp not working.

Pass 28 Jan 2010 52,016 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 43,934 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 36,725 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 FVR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 FVR, 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 FVR registered?

KT04 FVR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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