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KX04 AFL

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

223,029 mi
Last recorded223,029 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX04 AFL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2018 223,029 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2018 223,029 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 215,753 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2017 215,753 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 209,831 miles

Two front tyres worn on the tread edges

Pass 3 Jun 2015 204,648 miles

EML warning lamp on

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Jun 2015 204,539 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

EML warning lamp on

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 191,242 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 180,281 miles

n/s wiper poor

Fail 29 Aug 2013 180,281 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

n/s wiper poor

Fail 29 Aug 2012 153,169 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine light illuminated

Pass 29 Aug 2012 153,169 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine light illuminated

Pass 31 Aug 2011 120,375 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)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 86,848 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 71,591 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 69,820 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 68,918 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 68,918 miles

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

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

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 AFL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue 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 KX04 AFL, 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 KX04 AFL registered?

KX04 AFL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 July 2004.

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