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KW04 KKA

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

95,164 mi
Last recorded95,164 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2013
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2013 95,164 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 95,164 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 86,999 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pipes covered in part

exhaust system slightly deteriorated/hanger broken

floorpan covers fitted

front tyres worn edges

outer sill covers fitted

rear suspension springs slightly corroded

rear tyres worn edges

Fail 5 Jul 2012 86,896 miles

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

rear tyres worn edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pipes covered in part

exhaust system slightly deteriorated/hanger broken

floorpan covers fitted

front tyres worn edges

outer sill covers fitted

rear suspension springs slightly corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2011 77,758 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 77,754 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 67,721 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 56,435 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

child seat fitted n/s/r

plastic under covers fitted to chassis

side sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2008 45,489 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jun 2007 34,305 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 KKA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KKA, 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 KKA registered?

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

Is KW04 KKA safe to buy?

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