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KV04 AVY

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

130,116 mi
Last recorded130,116 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV04 AVY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 130,116 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 124,465 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 118,288 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 112,667 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Dec 2014 112,667 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 105,833 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 1 Dec 2012 96,169 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear 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 Dec 2011 87,312 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 2 Dec 2011 87,312 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2010 77,276 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2009 64,579 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 54,181 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 53,224 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 45,825 miles

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 AVY 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 85.7%.

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 KV04 AVY, 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 AVY registered?

KV04 AVY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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