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KM04 BYL

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

113,163 mi
Last recorded113,163 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2015
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM04 BYL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Apr 2015 113,163 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 113,163 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 105,109 miles

play in n/s/f front wheel

suspension rusty

Pass 4 Mar 2013 97,477 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Feb 2012 80,419 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 80,414 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Both front discs worn

N/S Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2011 59,987 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 59,987 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

N/S front tyre outer wall scuffed

Pass 13 Oct 2009 39,584 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 39,584 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 17,054 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 16,904 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 16,904 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 16,346 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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KM04 BYL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 KM04 BYL, 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 KM04 BYL registered?

KM04 BYL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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The MOT history for KM04 BYL shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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