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A15 KGM

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

50,609 mi
Last recorded50,609 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 KGM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2024 50,609 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 50,609 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2023 48,340 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 48,340 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 46,403 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both are 8 year old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 42,459 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 41,216 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 39,119 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 36,819 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear approx 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 34,938 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 33,527 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 31,241 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

gearbox oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2014 27,598 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 21,866 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 21,866 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 18,643 miles

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

nearside front tyre sidewall perished

offside reartyre on wear indicators replacement recomendedasap

Pass 15 Jul 2011 14,422 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 11,527 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 10,147 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 8,214 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 5,749 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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A15 KGM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 A15 KGM, 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 A15 KGM registered?

A15 KGM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 August 2004.

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The MOT history for A15 KGM shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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