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M16 KGP

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

105,860 mi
Last recorded105,860 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM16 KGP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 105,860 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 102,783 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 99,589 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 99,589 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 96,743 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 93,835 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 93,835 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 90,065 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Apr 2021 90,065 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 90,018 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 81,998 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured the lamp unit is damaged (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 66,754 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

under tray fitted

Fail 24 Aug 2018 66,754 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

under tray fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2017 64,204 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 54,514 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Aug 2015 48,207 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 43,825 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 39,810 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 36,510 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2011 31,768 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 27,565 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 22,749 miles

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

n/s/f tyre has cut not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Fail 26 Feb 2009 22,636 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

n/s/f tyre has cut not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 30 Nov 2007 16,748 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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M16 KGP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 M16 KGP, 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 M16 KGP registered?

M16 KGP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 September 2004.

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