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KU04 KHW

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

172,447 mi
Last recorded172,447 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU04 KHW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2024 172,447 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2024 172,447 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 168,243 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Going to Offside front flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Going to both rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 166,575 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle pipe (6.1.2 (a))

NSF brake slightly binding

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe near back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 163,604 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to both rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Dec 2019 160,463 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 139,319 miles

vehicle has slight corrosion to the underside

Pass 27 Sep 2017 127,561 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 122,086 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 115,455 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 106,481 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 98,127 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2012 91,122 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 86,937 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 79,464 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 65,074 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 65,074 miles

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 49,857 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 48,608 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2008 48,603 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Fail 12 Feb 2007 35,074 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 35,074 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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KU04 KHW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 KU04 KHW, 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 KU04 KHW registered?

KU04 KHW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 March 2004.

Is KU04 KHW safe to buy?

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