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KV04 UHD

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

89,351 mi
Last recorded89,351 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV04 UHD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2020 89,351 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 89,299 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 85,837 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 85,344 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

front exhaust bracket detached

Pass 14 Dec 2018 78,819 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 78,816 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside IMBALANCE ON P/BRAKE (1.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 67,788 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 56,560 miles

Nearside exhaust bracket snapped

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 45,253 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 42,478 miles

nearside front exhaust pipe hanger corroded

offside rear tyre valve stem slightly cracking

Pass 10 Apr 2013 38,025 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 38,025 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 36,260 miles

COVERS UNDER CAR

Fail 30 Mar 2012 36,260 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

COVERS UNDER CAR

EX HANGER CORRODED

Pass 13 Apr 2011 33,124 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 33,124 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 29,661 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 25,900 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 19,815 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 15,632 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 UHD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UHD, 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 UHD registered?

KV04 UHD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 April 2004.

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