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KV04 DWW

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

139,122 mi
Last recorded139,122 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV04 DWW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2023 139,122 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 133,657 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH FRONTS (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 18 Feb 2021 125,282 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 118,492 miles

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

rear suspension arm bushes perrished

under body surface corrosion

Fail 6 Feb 2020 118,492 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 113,553 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 113,553 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 107,866 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 107,866 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45x17 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 101,294 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2017 101,294 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 94,184 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 88,509 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 79,077 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2014 79,073 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 71,135 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 57,572 miles

Front tyres worn on inside edges

Rear brake pads worn low

Pass 1 Mar 2010 50,937 miles

both rear tyres on limit of 1.6mm

slight play in os/f wheel bearing.

Fail 1 Mar 2010 50,937 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

both rear tyres on limit of 1.6mm

slight play in os/f wheel bearing.

Pass 2 Mar 2009 44,508 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 34,805 miles

car completley covered in plastic very difficalt to see anything note smell of fuel engine bay

Pass 8 Mar 2007 30,460 miles

VERY LIMITED VIEW COMPLETLEY INCLOSED IN PLASTIC

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 DWW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DWW, 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 DWW registered?

KV04 DWW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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