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KV04 UEZ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,774 mi
Last recorded90,774 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2019 90,774 miles

'General age related corrosion under body'

'Under trays fitted'

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded 'Both' (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 90,763 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

'General age related corrosion under body'

'Under trays fitted'

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded 'Both' (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 81,990 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 74,312 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)

Fail 21 Jul 2017 74,310 miles

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

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

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

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 4 Apr 2016 68,056 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2016 67,983 miles

Indicator switch faulty not staying on when switched to the right (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2015 62,889 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on

Pass 17 Feb 2014 58,324 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Feb 2014 58,324 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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jan 2013 50,911 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 42,647 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 36,040 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 32,135 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 28,460 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 22,171 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 UEZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 UEZ, 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 UEZ registered?

KV04 UEZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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