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KW04 EWT

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

154,527 mi
Last recorded154,527 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 154,527 miles

engine has slight oil leek

Pass 17 Oct 2016 144,612 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Oct 2016 144,610 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 138,324 miles

non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 9 Oct 2015 138,322 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 6 Aug 2014 129,124 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 116,303 miles

Engine mangement light on

N/s/f tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

O/s/f tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

O/s/r tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 4 Aug 2012 111,060 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 103,760 miles

Engine mangement light on

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 93,315 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 76,250 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 58,557 miles

n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm on edges[195/65/15v]

slight judder on both front brakes

unable to check underside properly due to covers

Pass 25 Jun 2007 43,949 miles

slight judder on front brakes

unable to check under bonnet+underside properly due to covers

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 EWT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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

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