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LE04 KXS

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

153,794 mi
Last recorded153,794 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE04 KXS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2024 153,794 miles

EML on

Emissions plate defaced

Pass 27 Feb 2023 151,486 miles

EML on

Emissions plate defaced

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 148,259 miles

Emissions plate defaced, unable to read

Pass 4 Mar 2021 145,027 miles

EML on

Emissions plate defaced unable to read

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 142,417 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 142,416 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 138,587 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 138,587 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 132,933 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Mar 2018 132,933 miles

Emissions not tested Tailpipe inaccessible (7.4.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer holed (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Mar 2018 132,848 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 126,207 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

slight play in both front wheel bearings

under covers fitted restricting view of some items possible engine oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2016 118,180 miles

engine oil leak

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 17 Feb 2015 110,583 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 102,560 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 90,837 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 29 Feb 2012 79,335 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Feb 2012 79,335 miles

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2011 69,028 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 55,492 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 29,233 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 29,233 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 15,835 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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LE04 KXS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LE04 KXS, 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 LE04 KXS registered?

LE04 KXS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 August 2004.

Is LE04 KXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LE04 KXS shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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