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FV04 KYW

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

100,117 mi
Last recorded100,117 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 KYW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2023 100,117 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2023 100,117 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 96,363 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 93,644 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 92,818 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 92,818 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 90,042 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2018 87,651 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 84,721 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2016 81,179 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded and offside coil springs (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Mar 2015 78,580 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 78,580 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 75,135 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 70,876 miles

all four tyres wearing thin

Pass 28 Jan 2012 68,033 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 64,128 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 60,047 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2009 53,878 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 Jan 2008 46,440 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 42,329 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 KYW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FV04 KYW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV04 KYW registered?

FV04 KYW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 May 2004.

Is FV04 KYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV04 KYW shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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