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KE04 YTJ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

94,682 mi
Last recorded94,682 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE04 YTJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 94,682 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2025 88,077 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged Casing slightly damaged

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2025 88,077 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged Casing slightly damaged

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 77,887 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 69,754 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 69,684 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2018 63,484 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 55,200 miles

Exhaust Front Pipe Bracket & Centre Joint Corroded But Secure

Front & Rear Tyres Different Sizes

Offside Front Tyre Worn On Inner Edge

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 52,834 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 48,228 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 26 Jun 2015 48,218 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Jul 2014 43,774 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/R Tyre side wall damage 245/40/17 91w

O/S/F Tyre worn on the inside 225/45/17 91y

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jul 2014 43,774 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/R Tyre side wall damage 245/40/17 91w

O/S/F Tyre worn on the inside 225/45/17 91y

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2013 38,665 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 38,665 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 34,888 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 34,884 miles

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 30,238 miles

n/s/f brake caliper bleed nipple broken

o/s/f dust boot on lower arm split

Fail 6 Jun 2011 30,164 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f brake caliper bleed nipple broken

o/s/f dust boot on lower arm split

Pass 21 Jun 2010 26,099 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 20,521 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 16,710 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

handbrake imbalance 43%

Pass 19 Jun 2007 9,427 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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KE04 YTJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 KE04 YTJ, 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 KE04 YTJ registered?

KE04 YTJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 July 2004.

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