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KV04 UFH

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,296 mi
Last recorded117,296 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2016 117,296 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 107,084 miles

OFF SIDE FRONT AND OFF SIDE REAR TYRES ARE WORN TO LIMITS !!

PLAY IN BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

REAR FLEXI BRAKE HOSES ARE PERISHING

SUSPENSION BUSHES AND GAITORS ARE PERISHING

Fail 15 Sep 2015 107,084 miles

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

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

OFF SIDE FRONT AND OFF SIDE REAR TYRES ARE WORN TO LIMITS !!

PLAY IN BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

REAR FLEXI BRAKE HOSES ARE PERISHING

SUSPENSION BUSHES AND GAITORS ARE PERISHING

Pass 28 Aug 2014 100,736 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2013 96,833 miles

foot park brake lever stiff to release

Fail 19 Aug 2013 96,832 miles

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

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

foot park brake lever stiff to release

Pass 28 Aug 2012 93,221 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 88,592 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 81,492 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

drivers door lock faulty

Pass 29 Jul 2010 81,492 miles

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

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

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

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

drivers door lock faulty

Fail 11 Aug 2009 69,550 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 69,550 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 57,029 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 39,296 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 UFH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UFH, 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 UFH registered?

KV04 UFH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 March 2004.

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