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K888 KTC

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

51,962 mi
Last recorded51,962 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK888 KTC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2026 51,962 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2026 51,961 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2025 47,275 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 42,149 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2024 42,149 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 39,245 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 31,222 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 31,215 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 26,519 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2021 26,427 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 26,232 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 25,793 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 25,161 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 24,690 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2017 24,690 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 24,225 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 23,622 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 23,622 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 22,972 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 22,187 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on outter wall

Pass 19 Sep 2012 21,115 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 19,904 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 19,904 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 18,472 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 18,461 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 17,075 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 15,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 15,162 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 12,461 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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K888 KTC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 K888 KTC, 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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K888 KTC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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