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KM04 YXP

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

120,339 mi
Last recorded120,339 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM04 YXP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 120,339 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear various places (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 120,339 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear various places (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 114,670 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 111,547 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 111,547 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 98,807 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust mount is missing

Pass 6 Aug 2015 84,514 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2015 84,514 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 75,880 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 75,880 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 70,495 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 70,495 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 65,880 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 62,904 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 61,095 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 58,499 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 58,499 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2008 54,425 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 43,694 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 YXP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YXP, 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 YXP registered?

KM04 YXP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 May 2004.

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