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LV04 KFC

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

100,188 mi
Last recorded100,188 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV04 KFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2023 100,188 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 100,186 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2022 92,433 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2021 84,473 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 76,628 miles
Fail 28 May 2020 76,621 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 54,599 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 52,527 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 49,370 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 46,645 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2014 42,762 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 42,762 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 40,592 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 38,284 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 36,976 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 35,051 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 30,966 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 27,470 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Sep 2009 27,470 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Jul 2008 22,497 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 22,497 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 20,871 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)

Pass 7 Jul 2007 17,961 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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LV04 KFC 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 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 LV04 KFC, 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 LV04 KFC registered?

LV04 KFC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 March 2004.

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