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KW04 AOB

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

113,549 mi
Last recorded113,549 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW04 AOB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2020 113,549 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear parking brake had just met the minimum legal limit and requires adjustment/repair

Pass 6 Mar 2019 106,579 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt and slightly play (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 106,579 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt and slightly play (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 96,882 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing both side (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 84,357 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 84,251 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 27 Jun 2015 78,995 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 78,995 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 71,647 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 65,085 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 57,610 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 51,542 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2011 51,542 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 45,766 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 41,876 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 34,122 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 23,965 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 AOB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KW04 AOB, 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 AOB registered?

KW04 AOB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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The MOT history for KW04 AOB shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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