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OE04 KVK

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

108,924 mi
Last recorded108,924 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE04 KVK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 108,924 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel out/put (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 99,927 miles

Offside Front steering rack internal wear

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre . inner tyre wall damaged where tyre has been run on low pressure

Fail 7 Mar 2017 99,927 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front steering rack internal wear

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre . inner tyre wall damaged where tyre has been run on low pressure

Pass 7 Mar 2016 93,940 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged outer edge of rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front tyre. worn very low . inner &outer tyre tread areas . BALD.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2016 93,937 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged outer edge of rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front tyre. worn very low . inner &outer tyre tread areas . BALD.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust box corroded

engine management light on

Pass 15 Dec 2014 90,839 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 87,808 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emmissions to clean too obtain reading

nearside front tyre tread slightly bald outer edge

nearside rear tyre tread wearing low 3mm

rear exhaust corroding

Fail 16 Dec 2013 87,808 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emmissions to clean too obtain reading

nearside front tyre tread slightly bald outer edge

nearside rear tyre tread wearing low 3mm

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 13 Dec 2012 85,672 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front lower suspension arms offside and nearside bushes deteriated and perished movement not excessive

nearside front tyre wearing more on edges

Fail 12 Dec 2012 85,672 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front lower suspension arms offside and nearside bushes deteriated and perished movement not excessive

nearside front tyre wearing more on edges

Pass 14 Sep 2011 80,310 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

emissions to clean to obtain a reading

offside windscreen washer jet slightly weak

steering rack inner ball couplings slight wear nearside & offside

Fail 14 Sep 2011 80,310 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

emissions to clean to obtain a reading

offside windscreen washer jet slightly weak

steering rack inner ball couplings slight wear nearside & offside

Pass 26 May 2010 76,698 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 May 2010 76,698 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 15 May 2009 73,035 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 73,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 25 Jun 2008 65,791 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 65,791 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 51,895 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 51,895 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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OE04 KVK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 OE04 KVK, 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 OE04 KVK registered?

OE04 KVK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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