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KT04 LNU

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

230,036 mi
Last recorded230,036 miles
Recorded on6 May 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 May 2022 230,036 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 229,086 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Both front brake discs pitted worn and scored

Nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edges

Nearside wing mirror lens broken

Pass 8 Sep 2020 223,979 miles

Nearside wing repeater lens damaged

Fail 4 Sep 2020 223,972 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside wing repeater lens damaged

Pass 1 Aug 2019 217,656 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn below the legal tread depth limit on the outer edge.

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

Offside Rear tyre worn close to the legal tread depth limit on the outer edge.

Slight play in Offside front steering rack end.

Fail 30 Jul 2019 217,656 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn below the legal tread depth limit on the outer edge.

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

Offside Rear tyre worn close to the legal tread depth limit on the outer edge.

Slight play in Offside front steering rack end.

Pass 3 Aug 2018 208,851 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 199,598 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2017 199,583 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Front Tyre perishing

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 186,999 miles

Crack in windscreen

Nearside rear metal brake pipe corroded

Play in Nearside front lower ball joint

Windscreen washer bottle leaking

Fail 4 Jul 2016 186,992 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine cover and undertray fitted

general corrosion to rear suspension componants not excessive at present

oil temp not measured during emission test no dipstick

plastic outer sill covers fitted

slight play in anti-roll bar links on rear

Pass 26 Jun 2015 175,507 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

both windscreen wipers borderline pass

oil temp not measured during emissions test due to no dip stick

plastic outer sill covers fitted

windscreen washer bottle leaking

Fail 26 Jun 2015 175,507 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

both windscreen wipers borderline pass

oil temp not measured during emissions test due to no dip stick

plastic outer sill covers fitted

windscreen washer bottle leaking

Pass 1 Jul 2014 165,258 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2013 150,136 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jun 2013 150,131 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2012 133,080 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

inner wheel tub liners fitted

plastic outer sill trims fitted

Fail 30 May 2012 133,071 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

inner wheel tub liners fitted

plastic outer sill trims fitted

Pass 4 May 2011 113,774 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 103,458 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 103,452 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 82,265 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 82,265 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 61,648 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 46,581 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 LNU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LNU, 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 LNU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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