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KV04 AWN

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

132,846 mi
Last recorded132,846 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV04 AWN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 132,846 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2026 132,846 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 130,553 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 24 Jun 2025 130,553 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 128,041 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 124,340 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 123,504 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 122,550 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))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 122,548 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 20 May 2019 120,193 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 120,022 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 116,945 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 116,945 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2017 113,276 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2016 109,998 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 106,244 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2014 88,308 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2014 88,308 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 90,470 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2012 81,596 miles

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)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 72,597 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 72,597 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2010 67,084 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 57,422 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 50,144 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

slight dirt ingress in front number plate

Pass 2 Mar 2007 40,289 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 AWN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 AWN, 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 KV04 AWN registered?

KV04 AWN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 March 2004.

Is KV04 AWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV04 AWN shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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