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KX04 BRE

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

48,466 mi
Last recorded48,466 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX04 BRE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2018 48,466 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 48,438 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 42,771 miles

o/s & n/s rear tyres 2-2.5mm and splits in tread area

Pass 9 Aug 2016 38,984 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 37,173 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 35,507 miles

nearside tyre sidewall spliting

Pass 21 Aug 2013 33,894 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 32,105 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 30,484 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 28,522 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 26,062 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 23,879 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 21,856 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 BRE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 KX04 BRE, 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 BRE registered?

KX04 BRE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 August 2004.

Is KX04 BRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KX04 BRE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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