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KV04 XNR

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

148,440 mi
Last recorded148,440 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV04 XNR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 148,440 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 141,321 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 137,378 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 137,378 miles

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

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 133,462 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 May 2014 125,455 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

marks to alloys

marks to body work

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

oil leaks

outter sills obscured by plastic covers and covers damaged

rear brake discs corroded

slight smear on wipers

top mounts noisey

Fail 28 Apr 2014 124,658 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

marks to alloys

marks to body work

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

oil leaks

outter sills obscured by plastic covers and covers damaged

rear brake discs corroded

slight smear on wipers

top mounts noisey

Pass 8 Apr 2013 114,841 miles

condition of outer sills & vehicle underbody obscured by trims & heatshields

different size & ratio wheels fitted to front & rear axles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn low

front number plate surround trim damaged

offside front fog light insecure

randon loose nut wedged into offside front lower rear arm ball joint pin & hub housing

rear number plate lights dim

slight smear from wipers

Fail 8 Apr 2013 114,841 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

condition of outer sills & vehicle underbody obscured by trims & heatshields

different size & ratio wheels fitted to front & rear axles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn low

front number plate surround trim damaged

offside front fog light insecure

randon loose nut wedged into offside front lower rear arm ball joint pin & hub housing

rear number plate lights dim

slight smear from wipers

Pass 2 Apr 2012 101,627 miles

Front anti roll bar showing signs of corrosion.

High level brake light flickers when on.

N/S/R brake pipe showing signs of corrosion.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S/F fog light insecure and fallen into bumper.

O/S/R brake pipe showing signs of corrosion.

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear anti roll bar showing signs of corrosion.

Rear exhaust silencer o/s mount loose.

Slight play in N/S/F wheel bearing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Various suspension bushes showing signs of slight deterioration.

Pass 12 Apr 2011 91,801 miles

Park brake slow to release

Rear brake pads worn low

Base of rear coil springs obscured by suspension arms

Both front ttyres worn badly on outer edges

Both outer sills obscured by plastic trims

Brake hoses perished & cracking

Front & rear suspension bushes split unbonded & flexing under load

NS outer sill trim cover badly damaged

OSF fog light missing

Rear centre seat belt obscured by fixed seat cover & unable to test/operate

Slight sidewall damage to both front tyres not exposing cords

Fail 12 Apr 2011 91,801 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Base of rear coil springs obscured by suspension arms

Both front ttyres worn badly on outer edges

Both outer sills obscured by plastic trims

Brake hoses perished & cracking

Front & rear suspension bushes split unbonded & flexing under load

NS outer sill trim cover badly damaged

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

OSF fog light missing

Park brake slow to release

Rear brake pads worn low

Rear centre seat belt obscured by fixed seat cover & unable to test/operate

Slight sidewall damage to both front tyres not exposing cords

Pass 9 Apr 2010 82,742 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 73,397 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

paint damage to nearside front wing

spare number plates in vehicle with incorrect figures

Fail 27 Mar 2009 73,211 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

paint damage to nearside front wing

spare number plates in vehicle with incorrect figures

Pass 25 Mar 2008 58,962 miles

spare registation plates in vehicle with incorrectly formed characters

Pass 12 Mar 2007 46,062 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 XNR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XNR, 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 XNR registered?

KV04 XNR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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