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KV04 AFE

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

176,995 mi
Last recorded176,995 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2013
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV04 AFE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2013 176,995 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 176,989 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 161,787 miles

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

slight play in off side front wheel bearing

Fail 24 Nov 2011

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

oil leek on engine

slight play in off side front wheel bearing

Pass 28 Jul 2010 149,103 miles

HANDBRAKE HIGH TRAVEL FRONT BRAKE DISCS MARKS O/S/F SPOT LAMP LOOSE

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 13,112 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 130,890 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 114,785 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f fog lamp lens broken

Fail 30 Jun 2008 114,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f fog lamp lens broken

Pass 26 Apr 2007 85,842 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 85,832 miles

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

boot lid difficult to close, advise attension.

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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KV04 AFE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 KV04 AFE, 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 KV04 AFE registered?

KV04 AFE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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