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FV04 KYP

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

82,524 mi
Last recorded82,524 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 KYP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2019 82,524 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

rear suspension components heavily corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2018 76,841 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

minor oil leak

rear suspension components heavily corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2018 76,841 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

minor oil leak

rear suspension components heavily corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2017 76,032 miles

front bumper damaged

Fail 27 Apr 2017 76,032 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

engine management light staying on

front bumper damaged

Pass 19 Apr 2016 68,747 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

The gearbox sump gasket is leaking.

Fail 19 Apr 2016 68,747 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

The gearbox sump gasket is leaking.

Pass 17 Apr 2015 59,148 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Apr 2015 59,126 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2014 55,088 miles

centre exhust mount broken, however exhust system secure at present

gearbox damp

Fail 10 Apr 2014 55,083 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

centre exhust mount broken, however exhust system secure at present

gearbox damp

Fail 20 Dec 2013 54,546 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 51,257 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sills trims fitted n ot allowing for full inspection

Pass 21 Nov 2011 47,509 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 47,505 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2010 44,193 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 39,486 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 32,488 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

o/s/r tyre pressure low

Pass 23 Apr 2008 25,265 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 25,265 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 18,810 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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FV04 KYP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FV04 KYP, 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 FV04 KYP registered?

FV04 KYP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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