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KW04 VVR

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

102,972 mi
Last recorded102,972 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW04 VVR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2021 102,972 miles

All 4 wheels corrosion on inside

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2019 94,348 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 May 2019 94,327 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2018 91,220 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted

one exhaust mounting bracket broken

Fail 9 May 2018 91,204 miles

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

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

engine covers & under trays fitted

one exhaust mounting bracket broken

Pass 16 May 2017 87,929 miles

engine covers & under trayes fitted

Pass 17 May 2016 85,960 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 81,582 miles

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

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

park brake pedal rubber missing

Pass 29 May 2014 75,919 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)

park brake pedal rubber missing

Pass 29 May 2013 69,309 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 63,724 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 63,724 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 54,627 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

anti slip rubber pad missing from parking brake pedal

Fail 28 May 2011 54,568 miles

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

anti slip rubber pad missing from parking brake pedal

Pass 9 Jun 2010 45,698 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 37,308 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 37,308 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 29,897 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges. Nearside rear tyre has a deep cut in tread

Pass 21 Jun 2007 23,446 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 VVR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VVR, 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 VVR registered?

KW04 VVR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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