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KT04 FWE

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

126,918 mi
Last recorded126,918 miles
Recorded on21 May 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2020 126,918 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight leak from differential (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall has slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 May 2019 124,676 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 124,675 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive FROM NSR INNER DRIVE SHAFT SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 121,774 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 9 May 2018 121,774 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust silcencer (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak oil on front undertray and rear diff ()

Pass 26 May 2017 118,306 miles

COVERS UNDERNEATH RESTRICTING INSPECTION

EXCESSIVE OIL LEAK FROM REAR AXLE/DIFF AT NS DRIVE SHAFT

NS HANDBRAKE VERY LOW EFFORT

NSF TOP ROLL BAR LINK BOOT SPLIT

Fail 26 May 2017 118,306 miles

COVERS UNDERNEATH RESTRICTING INSPECTION

EXCESSIVE OIL LEAK FROM REAR AXLE/DIFF AT NS DRIVE SHAFT

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

NS HANDBRAKE VERY LOW EFFORT

NSF TOP ROLL BAR LINK BOOT SPLIT

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2016 113,333 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED PREVENTING INSPECTION OF REAR SEAT BELT

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED

EXHAUST BLOW FROM REAR SILENCER

N/S/F TYRE WORN DEVOID OF TREAD ON OUTER EDGE

OIL LEAK FROM REAR DIFFERENTIAL

Pass 21 May 2015 107,431 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

low effort from ns handbrake

ns rear drive shaft seal leaking

osf hread light lens very poor

Fail 21 May 2015 107,431 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

low effort from ns handbrake

ns rear drive shaft seal leaking

osf hread light lens very poor

Pass 22 May 2014 102,492 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear park brake effort low

rear diff leaking

Pass 21 May 2013 97,923 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 May 2012 93,881 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2011 89,471 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 83,819 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 71,025 miles

Slight damage to front number plate

Pass 22 May 2008 54,841 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 22 May 2008 54,841 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 FWE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 82,457 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 FWE, 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 FWE registered?

KT04 FWE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 July 2004.

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