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KX04 KRM

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

139,752 mi
Last recorded139,752 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX04 KRM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 139,752 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2018 139,752 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2017 127,700 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 116,893 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 110,961 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 102,137 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 91,559 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 91,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 81,210 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 69,860 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 69,860 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 19 Mar 2010 59,506 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 59,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre cuts in sidewall

nearside rear tyre cut in sidewall

Pass 9 Mar 2009 49,097 miles

dashboard is showing 2 mailfunctions

offside front headlight flickering

Pass 3 Dec 2007 40,291 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS A DEEP CUT ON OUTER WALL

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE IS SPLIT ON INNER WALL

OFFSIDE REAR DOOR,OFFSIDE REAR WING AND NEARSIDE REAR WING HAS SCRATCH MARKS ON PANELS

Fail 3 Dec 2007 40,291 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS A DEEP CUT ON OUTER WALL

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE IS SPLIT ON INNER WALL

OFFSIDE REAR DOOR,OFFSIDE REAR WING AND NEARSIDE REAR WING HAS SCRATCH MARKS ON PANELS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 KRM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KRM, 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 KRM registered?

KX04 KRM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 August 2004.

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