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KV04 KFA

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

86,035 mi
Last recorded86,035 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV04 KFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 86,035 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2025 78,554 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 72,233 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 72,170 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 70,453 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 67,086 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 65,101 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 65,908 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 63,100 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 60,610 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 58,267 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 54,770 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 51,343 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 25 Apr 2014 46,705 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 42,211 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 37,993 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 33,889 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 29,705 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 23,391 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 18,525 miles

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 KFA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 KFA, 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 KFA registered?

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

Is KV04 KFA safe to buy?

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