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KV04 KZL

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

125,468 mi
Last recorded125,468 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2016 125,468 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 117,684 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 112,183 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 98,573 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jun 2012 88,476 miles

Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 88,476 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 79,504 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 66,030 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 66,030 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 53,562 miles

both front tyres poor outer edges

Pass 1 Jul 2008 42,322 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2008 42,322 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2007 32,276 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 KZL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KZL, 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 KZL registered?

KV04 KZL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 March 2004.

Is KV04 KZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV04 KZL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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