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LT04 KFD

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

145,370 mi
Last recorded145,370 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT04 KFD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2019 145,370 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 140,951 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 134,925 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 123,461 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

O/S/F SHOCK SLIGHTLY WEAK... BUT NOT A REASON FOR REJECTION.

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt TIMES TWO.. ()

Fail 10 Jun 2016 123,461 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST BACK BOX (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

O/S/F SHOCK SLIGHTLY WEAK... BUT NOT A REASON FOR REJECTION.

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt TIMES TWO.. ()

Pass 15 Jun 2015 114,980 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Jun 2015 114,980 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 105,151 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Jun 2014 105,151 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 97,500 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on outter tread

Pass 12 Jun 2012 89,129 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Slight movement in o/s steering rack tie bar

Pass 15 Jun 2011 80,112 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 115,913 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)

Fail 15 Jun 2010 115,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) 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)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 61,879 miles

underbody shield fitted

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

Fail 28 Feb 2008 52,266 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 52,266 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 44,971 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 44,971 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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LT04 KFD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 LT04 KFD, 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 LT04 KFD registered?

LT04 KFD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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