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KX04 LRG

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

131,162 mi
Last recorded131,162 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2023 131,162 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 129,259 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 129,089 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 126,211 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 123,535 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2020 123,535 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 112,797 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 105,414 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2018 105,414 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2017 97,152 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front 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 4 Mar 2016 89,017 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 81,425 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2015 81,425 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 72,473 miles

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

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)

Fail 4 Feb 2014 72,473 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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 29 Jan 2013 62,313 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 53,794 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2012 53,794 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 44,810 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 44,810 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 34,968 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 23,625 miles

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

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

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

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

front tyres 205x55r16 91v continentals

rear tyres 225x50r16 92v continentals

Pass 23 Aug 2007 14,033 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 LRG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LRG, 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 LRG registered?

KX04 LRG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 August 2004.

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