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KW04 VKX

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,527 mi
Last recorded148,527 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW04 VKX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 148,527 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective system corroding particularly at joints (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 143,912 miles

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

slight exhaust blow from front

Pass 23 Feb 2024 138,947 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 135,093 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 135,092 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Nearside & Offside (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 May 2022 129,878 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 123,665 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 123,665 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 116,383 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2019 107,424 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine and under body covers fitted not allowing a full vehicle inspection

Fail 24 May 2019 107,424 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine and under body covers fitted not allowing a full vehicle inspection

Pass 19 May 2018 102,941 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 100,375 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 100,374 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 May 2016 92,334 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 85,313 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 May 2014 81,111 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Jun 2013 74,757 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 74,757 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2013 74,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2012 67,745 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2012 67,697 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jun 2011 57,250 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 49,258 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 13 Jul 2010 49,228 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 24 Jul 2009 42,134 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 39,703 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 24,783 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 VKX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VKX, 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 VKX registered?

KW04 VKX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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