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KW04 EWK

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

128,430 mi
Last recorded128,430 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 128,430 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2020 107,415 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

headlamp beam images poor

tested wet

Fail 2 Oct 2020 107,162 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

headlamp beam images poor

tested wet

Pass 2 Oct 2019 99,407 miles

undertrays and both sides outer sill covers fitted and both sides rear coil springs corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2019 99,397 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

undertrays and both sides outer sill covers fitted and both sides rear coil springs corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2018 95,358 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2017 91,063 miles

rear brakes are slightly binding

Pass 22 Sep 2016 87,692 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear n/s and o/s (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 83,715 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear tyres slightly perished

under trays fitted

Fail 24 Sep 2015 83,713 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear tyres slightly perished

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2014 79,843 miles

Centre exhaust mount broken.

Fail 25 Sep 2014 79,843 miles

Centre exhaust mount broken.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 76,106 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 70,647 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)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 67,302 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Nov 2011 67,302 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2010 63,805 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2009 51,243 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)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 40,958 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 37,580 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 37,450 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 14 May 2007 30,074 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 EWK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 KW04 EWK, 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 EWK registered?

KW04 EWK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 June 2004.

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