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KX04 BCF

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

106,515 mi
Last recorded106,515 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 106,515 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 106,510 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust system insecure Mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 104,898 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2018 104,896 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 87,013 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 86,963 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 82,617 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 82,594 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint FRONT ARM OUTER BALL JOINT (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Fail 7 Oct 2014 77,147 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 77,147 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 73,605 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 73,605 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Engine management light is on

Pass 31 Aug 2012 68,701 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 61,287 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 52,490 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)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 47,067 miles

Noted nearside indicator lens damaged

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 22 Oct 2009 47,067 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Noted nearside indicator lens damaged

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 28 May 2009 46,429 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 46,429 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 May 2008 41,586 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 33,741 miles

Both front tyres 3mm

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 BCF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BCF, 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 BCF registered?

KX04 BCF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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