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KV04 WMC

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

53,367 mi
Last recorded53,367 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2011
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV04 WMC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Apr 2011 53,367 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front bottom arm rubbers slit

nsf tyre has a nail in it

nsf wheek arh trim lose and fouling wheel

rearspring rusty

slight play in both front wheels

slight rear brake bind

Pass 2 Apr 2011 53,367 miles

both front bottom arm rubbers slit

nsf tyre has a nail in it

nsf wheek arh trim lose and fouling wheel

rearspring rusty

slight play in both front wheels

slight rear brake bind

Pass 26 Feb 2010
Pass 10 Nov 2009 149,213 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 149,213 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Upper Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2008 77,880 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 77,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 WMC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WMC, 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 WMC registered?

KV04 WMC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 March 2004.

Is KV04 WMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV04 WMC shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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