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OE04 KVM

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

153,368 mi
Last recorded153,368 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2021 153,368 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 153,358 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2020 152,273 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2020 152,228 miles

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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 146,074 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 136,899 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 136,888 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect dip beam (1.8.A.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads look very low (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 129,279 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 124,927 miles

Under Trays Fitted

Engine Cover Fitted

Fail 5 Jul 2016 124,927 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Engine Cover Fitted

Under Trays Fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2015 119,275 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 119,275 miles

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

Nearside Front engine mounting bracket damaged and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

oil leak from undertray suspect it is the fluid filled engine mounting

Pass 4 Jul 2014 113,067 miles

Engine Management Light on

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jun 2014 113,007 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Engine Management Light on

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2013 107,485 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 98,769 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 90,791 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 81,335 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 73,776 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 65,481 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 56,087 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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OE04 KVM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KVM, 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 KVM registered?

OE04 KVM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 June 2004.

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