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KT04 MDK

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

211,989 mi
Last recorded211,989 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2018 211,989 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded chassis pipes and both rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/s and o/s front suspension lower front arm inner bushes worn

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 15 Feb 2018 211,985 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high cant adjust (1.8)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely Both (3.7.B.6b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded chassis pipes and both rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

N/s and o/s front suspension lower front arm inner bushes worn

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 192,130 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2017 191,896 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 160,418 miles

damage to o/s/f wheel + tyre on inside

emissions to low to register on EGA

front pads look low / discs worn

n/s/r tyre close to wear limit

o/s/r tyre getting low

rear pads low

slight play in rear ARB links + bushes

Pass 5 Mar 2015 140,570 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 140,570 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 133,172 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 120,478 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 108,764 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

note offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Jun 2011 95,354 miles

n/s/f tyre om limit (worn on outer edge) 225/45/17

rear pads just above required limit

Pass 25 Jun 2010 82,930 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 22 Jun 2009 74,809 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 60,078 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2008 60,078 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 49,314 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 MDK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MDK, 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 MDK registered?

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

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