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KE04 YZC

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

172,488 mi
Last recorded172,488 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE04 YZC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2023 172,488 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 6 Mar 2023 172,488 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 172,133 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 166,750 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 151,320 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 135,397 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2018 124,973 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 122,995 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 119,776 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 115,411 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 110,633 miles

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Aug 2014 110,633 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside 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 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2013 104,748 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 99,810 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 92,009 miles

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)

Fail 5 Aug 2011 92,009 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 82,662 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 82,503 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2009 76,065 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2009 76,064 miles

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

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

near side front tyres worn outer edge

off side front steering arm play

off side front tyre worn inner edges

Pass 28 Aug 2008 66,493 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED AND CORRODED

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE HAS A SCREW IN TREAD REPARIABLE

Pass 18 Aug 2007 58,916 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 YZC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 KE04 YZC, 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 YZC registered?

KE04 YZC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 June 2004.

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