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KV04 TVU

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,541 mi
Last recorded105,541 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV04 TVU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 105,541 miles

underbody corrosion

Pass 17 Jan 2024 103,087 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Stop light missing

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Tie rod ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 103,087 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Front Lower Under tray slightly lose

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Stop light missing

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Tie rod ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 98,269 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r brake pipe from flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 98,185 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit see sheet (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r brake pipe from flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 92,996 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 88,452 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 88,452 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 84,816 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 80,756 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 76,527 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 72,739 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2016 72,711 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 68,358 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 68,268 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 63,611 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 63,611 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 57,689 miles

nearside front tyre worn from outer edge

Pass 28 Jun 2012 52,754 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 47,824 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 41,886 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 35,291 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 29,789 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 24,906 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 TVU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TVU, 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 TVU registered?

KV04 TVU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 April 2004.

Is KV04 TVU safe to buy?

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