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KV04 WKN

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

122,274 mi
Last recorded122,274 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV04 WKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2021 122,274 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 122,092 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 120,712 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2019 120,712 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 118,200 miles

Offside Front steering arm has slight play

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 113,042 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 113,033 miles

Nearside Front 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 Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 108,126 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 11 Sep 2015 103,258 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 99,669 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 90,236 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 90,234 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 79,478 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 71,959 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 71,908 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 63,600 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 63,598 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 58,092 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Mar 2009 50,548 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 43,670 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 35,836 miles

could not inspect under vehicle due to vehicle under trays

Fail 2 Apr 2007 35,836 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

could not inspect under vehicle due to vehicle under trays

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 WKN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WKN, 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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KV04 WKN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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