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KW04 AKV

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,006 mi
Last recorded129,006 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW04 AKV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2019 129,006 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going into flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 124,540 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear tyre approaching wear indicators

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both from flexi slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 120,881 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 116,099 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber reduced damping effect

Fail 5 Jul 2016 116,096 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear shock absorber reduced damping effect

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 111,331 miles

Exhaust centre to rear section slightly deteriorated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Jul 2015 111,327 miles

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

Exhaust centre to rear section slightly deteriorated

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 103,744 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 May 2013 97,394 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 May 2013 97,344 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2012 87,606 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear tyre reading 2.5mm

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rear tyre reading 3mm

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 May 2011 77,573 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2011 77,573 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Dec 2009 63,023 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2009 63,023 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

offside rear tyre dangerously close to 1.6mm

Pass 12 Nov 2008 51,437 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 51,437 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 38,513 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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KW04 AKV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KW04 AKV, 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 KW04 AKV registered?

KW04 AKV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 July 2004.

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