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KV04 UAA

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

168,768 mi
Last recorded168,768 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV04 UAA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 168,768 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 162,886 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 151,171 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 140,766 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 140,766 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2021 129,220 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 121,712 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 118,533 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2019 118,533 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Jammed (7.1.2 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 115,689 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 115,688 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 112,009 miles

1x exhaust bracket missing, exhaust system still supported

Oil leak gearbox area ()

Fail 9 Feb 2017 112,009 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Not releasing (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 (4.1.D.1b)

1x exhaust bracket missing, exhaust system still supported

Oil leak gearbox area ()

Pass 8 Feb 2016 108,732 miles

1 exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Rear shock damping affect weak

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Feb 2016 108,732 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

1 exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Rear shock damping affect weak

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 104,287 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 99,371 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 99,371 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 93,687 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 87,072 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 79,638 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2011

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 70,599 miles

engine management light is on indicating a fault

Fail 5 Feb 2010 70,599 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

engine management light is on indicating a fault

Pass 9 Feb 2009 58,093 miles

slight wear on inner edges of both rear tyres

Fail 7 Feb 2009 58,093 miles

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

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

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

slight wear on inner edges of both rear tyres

Pass 8 Jan 2008 39,849 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 22,223 miles

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

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

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 UAA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UAA, 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 UAA registered?

KV04 UAA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 March 2004.

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