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KW04 FKD

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,115 mi
Last recorded143,115 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW04 FKD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 143,115 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2018 143,100 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

wear and sidewall damage n/s front tyre 205/55/16

wear and sidewall damage rear tyres 205/55/16

Pass 23 Oct 2017 137,216 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 128,793 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

engine light on

Fail 20 Oct 2016 128,793 miles

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

engine light on

Pass 9 Oct 2015 124,217 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 118,452 miles

Insufficient smoke to register on emissions tester.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Oct 2014 118,431 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Insufficient smoke to register on emissions tester.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2013 113,910 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 113,910 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 104,731 miles

Insufficient smoke to register on emissions tester.

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

Fail 22 Oct 2012 104,731 miles

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

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

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

Insufficient smoke to register on emissions tester.

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 96,413 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 90,146 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 84,699 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 75,242 miles

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

front tyre wear uneven..front brake discs distorted

Fail 4 Jun 2008 75,234 miles

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

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

front tyre wear uneven..front brake discs distorted

Pass 22 Jun 2007 67,478 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 FKD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel 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 FKD, 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 FKD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 June 2004.

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