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KV04 TZS

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

168,204 mi
Last recorded168,204 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2021 168,204 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 160,936 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and rear slight surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear flexible hoses starting to deteriorate (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear copper pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake reading slightly low in performance requires inspection or adjustment

Recommend front wheel alignment

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front starting to wear low inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2020 160,936 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front front lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and rear slight surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear flexible hoses starting to deteriorate (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear copper pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake reading slightly low in performance requires inspection or adjustment

Recommend front wheel alignment

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front starting to wear low inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 152,157 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

o/s handbrake just met requirement

Pass 9 Apr 2018 141,834 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 132,004 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2017 131,881 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 120,905 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 120,820 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 111,895 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on the inner edge.

Nearside rear tyre has tears along the inner sidewall.

Offside front tyre worn on the inner edge.

Pass 11 Jan 2014 99,619 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 99,619 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 94,653 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 89,594 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 79,893 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

windscreen damage not in swept area

Pass 28 Sep 2009 69,134 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 42,135 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 30,292 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 TZS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 TZS, 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 TZS registered?

KV04 TZS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 April 2004.

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