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KU04 KKN

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

91,380 mi
Last recorded91,380 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU04 KKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 91,380 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 90,194 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2025 90,194 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 90,160 miles

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2022 89,076 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear flexible brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 20 Jun 2022 89,076 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear flexible brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front split & smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 88,450 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 87,520 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to wear low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both rear position lights bad earthing when hazards/indicators on (4.2.3 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower inner bushes deteriorating/cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 86,902 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear flexible hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2017 82,063 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 79,083 miles

under trays and covers fitted unable to carry out full inspection

Pass 29 May 2015 76,102 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 76,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 26 May 2015 76,087 miles

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

hight adusting traction switch broken off side front

Pass 26 May 2015 76,087 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 111,214 miles

engine management light on

o/s/r tyre has curb damage on outer wall 245/40/R17

Fail 11 Jun 2013 111,214 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light on

o/s/r tyre has curb damage on outer wall 245/40/R17

Pass 24 May 2012 103,149 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 59,268 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 58,147 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 May 2009 49,967 miles

n/s/f tyre has a cut in outer wall but not showing ply

o/s/f cut in tyre outer wall but not showing ply

Pass 28 May 2008 42,678 miles

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

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 May 2007 32,980 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 KKN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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

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