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M200 KCS

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,690 mi
Last recorded118,690 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM200 KCS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2022 118,690 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jul 2022 118,628 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn in rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 May 2021 107,673 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 105,810 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 102,256 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 100,018 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 98,785 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 May 2016 96,085 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 92,879 miles

N/S/F tyre tread getting low on outer edge

Pass 21 Jun 2014 82,090 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 68,818 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2013 68,818 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 53,285 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 11 Jul 2011 46,675 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2010 40,120 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 40,120 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 34,923 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 30,971 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 24,935 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 24,935 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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)

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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M200 KCS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M200 KCS, 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 M200 KCS registered?

M200 KCS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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