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KX04 AES

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

77,567 mi
Last recorded77,567 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2013
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX04 AES
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2013 77,567 miles

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

engine management light is on

futher look a engine speed at idel

Fail 29 Jul 2013 77,567 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

engine management light is on

futher look a engine speed at idel

Fail 27 Jul 2013 77,412 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 69,614 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 64,151 miles

both front brake discs corroded & pitted on inside edges.

noise from offside rear brake when rotating wheel

Fail 4 Aug 2011 64,151 miles

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

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

both front brake discs corroded & pitted on inside edges.

noise from offside rear brake when rotating wheel

Fail 28 Jul 2010 59,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front brake discs pitted on inside.

Pass 28 Jul 2010 59,460 miles

both front brake discs pitted on inside.

Pass 4 Jul 2009 27,920 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 43,810 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 43,810 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Offside Front 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 26 Jul 2007 34,603 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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KX04 AES is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 KX04 AES, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KX04 AES registered?

KX04 AES is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 July 2004.

Is KX04 AES safe to buy?

The MOT history for KX04 AES shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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