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KX04 KLB

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Gold Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,875 mi
Last recorded120,875 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX04 KLB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2016 120,875 miles

sill covers eng covers and under trays fitted

Fail 30 Jun 2016 120,875 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

sill covers eng covers and under trays fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2015 113,815 miles

slight play in offside steering rack sidearm

Fail 23 Jun 2015 113,815 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 106,520 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)

engine covers sill covers and undertrays fitted

rear exhaust mounting in poor condition

Fail 14 Aug 2014 106,520 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

engine covers sill covers and undertrays fitted

rear exhaust mounting in poor condition

Pass 31 Jul 2013 95,371 miles

engine covers sill covers and under trays fitted

front number plate cracked

Pass 8 Aug 2012 87,534 miles

engine covers sill covers and under trays fitted

front number plate cracked

Pass 8 Aug 2011 80,135 miles

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

front number plate cracked

sill cover engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 8 Aug 2011 80,135 miles

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

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

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

front number plate cracked

sill cover engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2010 69,633 miles

sill covers and engine covers fitted

Fail 10 Aug 2010 69,633 miles

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

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

sill covers and engine covers fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2009 56,413 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 43,945 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 33,338 miles

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

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

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

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

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 KLB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Gold with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 KLB, 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 KLB registered?

KX04 KLB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 August 2004.

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