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KX04 KMB

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,944 mi
Last recorded82,944 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX04 KMB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2022 82,944 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 18 Nov 2022 82,944 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached Bolt Snapped And Missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine Management Light On

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 76,184 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 76,067 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front Ball Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear Ball Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 61,975 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 55,124 miles

Slight play in both front wheel bearings.

Strong smell of diesel under bonnet but under vehicle heavily covered and under bonnet heavily covered.

Pass 25 Apr 2018 52,583 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 52,574 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 49,119 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 46,529 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 42,853 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 40,816 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 36,242 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 32,648 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 28,362 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 24,828 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 21,887 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 17 Aug 2007 15,354 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 KMB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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