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L8 KCL

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

82,960 mi
Last recorded82,960 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 KCL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 82,960 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2025 80,911 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 78,649 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 76,272 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 74,173 miles

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

Nearside 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 25 Aug 2021 72,136 miles

Nearside 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 7 Sep 2020 70,229 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2019 68,187 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2018 63,342 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2017 59,065 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Fail 23 Aug 2017 59,065 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2016 55,020 miles

engine and under covers fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2015 50,877 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2014 44,061 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

OUTER BODY SILLS - INSPECTION LIMITED BECAUSE OF PLASTIC COVERS.

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2013 38,770 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

OUTER BODY SILLS - INSPECTION LIMITED BECAUSE OF PLASTIC COVERS.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2012 34,642 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

OUTER BODY SILLS - INSPECTION LIMITED BECAUSE OF PLASTIC COVERS.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2011 30,016 miles

UNDER VEHICLE INSPECTION LIMITED BECAUSE OF PLASTIC COVERS.

Pass 16 Sep 2010 25,530 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)

UNDER BONNET AND UNDER VEHICLE INSPECTIONS LIMITED BECAUSE OF PLASTIC GUARD COVERS.

Pass 17 Sep 2009 21,612 miles

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

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

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

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

UNDER VEHICLE INSPECTION LIMITED BECAUSE OF PLASTIC GUARD COVERS.

Pass 18 Sep 2008 17,913 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 14,024 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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L8 KCL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 L8 KCL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L8 KCL?

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What year was L8 KCL registered?

L8 KCL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 September 2004.

Is L8 KCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L8 KCL shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L8 KCL have outstanding finance?

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