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KT04 XUU

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

154,982 mi
Last recorded154,982 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT04 XUU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2019 154,982 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Large under tray fitted obscuring view of underside

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear lamp lens detached,tape holding lens and lamp together

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

engine management light illuminated

Fail 7 Sep 2019 154,980 miles

All outline marker lamps not working not functioning on first operation of the switch (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Lower unable to jack vehicle up under the front due to plastic undertrays on underside and the jack on MOT ramp would not reach jack mounts on outer edge.

Pass 8 Feb 2018 147,662 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Feb 2018 147,655 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 140,523 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 Jan 2017 140,523 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 132,420 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 21 Jan 2016 132,420 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 12,347 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 116,720 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 108,634 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 93,594 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 86,062 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 77,979 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 74,256 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 65,713 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 XUU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XUU, 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 XUU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 July 2004.

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