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KT04 KVX

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

82,038 mi
Last recorded82,038 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2016 82,038 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2016 82,038 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 78,774 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2015 78,774 miles

Front Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2014 74,763 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2013 65,103 miles

3mm of tread on n/s/r tyre

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

damage to outer wall of n/s/f tyre

Pass 12 May 2012 55,925 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wiper blades worn

rear brake pads 80% or more worn

Pass 7 May 2011 47,279 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 39,200 miles

Oil leak

side wall damage to n/s/f recommend it to be replaced

Pass 9 May 2009 30,121 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 30,121 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

some damage to outer wall of n/s/f tyre

Pass 14 May 2008 22,237 miles

lower effort from n/s parking brake plus noisey.pos. due to lack of uses!

water damage to both number plates

Pass 18 May 2007 13,811 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 KVX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KVX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KT04 KVX registered?

KT04 KVX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 June 2004.

Is KT04 KVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KT04 KVX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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