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KT04 XUZ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

161,510 mi
Last recorded161,510 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT04 XUZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 161,510 miles

all rear suspension components corroded

under tray fitted

Fail 2 Nov 2021 161,510 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

all rear suspension components corroded

under tray fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2020 156,226 miles

all rear suspension components corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2019 151,001 miles

Nearside Rear Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear braek ofcourlr

Pass 26 Oct 2018 142,137 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover & under trays fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2017 133,588 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 125,562 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 112,061 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 94,753 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2013 84,986 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 82,838 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

middle exhaust support corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2012 82,838 miles

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

Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

middle exhaust support corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2011 39,768 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

sill & underbody covers fitted on complete vehicle

Pass 23 Aug 2010 65,557 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 49,215 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 37,135 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 27,881 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 XUZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 XUZ, 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 XUZ registered?

KT04 XUZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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