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KT04 KHW

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

181,612 mi
Last recorded181,612 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 181,612 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 181,612 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 172,532 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 161,447 miles

both front tyres have a worn inner edge

Pass 29 Mar 2016 150,847 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 136,028 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre cut inner wall

Pass 22 Mar 2014 121,125 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 107,114 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 97,247 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

engine oil leak from above offside steering rack gaiter

grease on both front and both front to rear brake pipes at flexy hose ends

parking brake foot pedal not returning fully to off position, causing warning lamp to stay luminated unless lifted by foot.

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded and deteriorated

Fail 15 Feb 2012 97,128 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

engine oil leak from above offside steering rack gaiter

grease on both front and both front to rear brake pipes at flexy hose ends

parking brake foot pedal not returning fully to off position, causing warning lamp to stay luminated unless lifted by foot.

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded and deteriorated

Pass 16 Feb 2011 85,862 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front and rear brake pads wearing thin all aprox 3-4mm

slight drag on offside front brake

Fail 16 Feb 2011 85,858 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front and rear brake pads wearing thin all aprox 3-4mm

slight drag on offside front brake

Pass 1 Feb 2010 73,425 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

both font tyres wearing on inside and outside edges

both front tyres showing cuts on side walls but not exposing ply cords

Pass 9 Feb 2009 59,809 miles

both front tyres have slight cuts on outer side walls

rear brake pads showing slight wear

slight oil or fluid leak at engine area

Pass 20 Feb 2008 47,853 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 KHW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KHW, 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 KHW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 July 2004.

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