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KV04 DWG

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

168,116 mi
Last recorded168,116 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV04 DWG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017 168,116 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2017 168,116 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CENTRE JOINT (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 147,340 miles

exhaust slightly insecure

slight mark offside front tyre wall

under-trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 7 Jul 2016 147,340 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust slightly insecure

slight mark offside front tyre wall

under-trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2015 139,038 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 135,322 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 130,852 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 28 Mar 2013 130,819 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 116,753 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 101,360 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 87,060 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 72,428 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 57,960 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 43,557 miles

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

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 DWG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DWG, 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 DWG registered?

KV04 DWG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 March 2004.

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