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KU04 KKE

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,400 mi
Last recorded118,400 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU04 KKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2016 118,400 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 118,400 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 108,204 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 99,716 miles

1/ BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES 2/ SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS 3/ SUSPENSION PARTS GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Fail 3 Mar 2014 99,622 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

1/ BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES 2/ SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS 3/ SUSPENSION PARTS GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Pass 12 Mar 2013 90,192 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 90,092 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 80,797 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2012 80,797 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 72,156 miles

1/ BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

Pass 6 Mar 2010 61,732 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 50,224 miles

1/ SLIGHT LIP ON FRONT BRAKE DISCS AND PADS GETTING LOW

Pass 8 Mar 2008 38,264 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 27,143 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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KU04 KKE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KU04 KKE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KU04 KKE registered?

KU04 KKE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 March 2004.

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The MOT history for KU04 KKE shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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