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KM04 YYD

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,387 mi
Last recorded101,387 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM04 YYD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 101,387 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 18 Oct 2018 101,387 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2017 97,184 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2016 91,765 miles

Both front headlamps hazey

Front number plate deteriorating

brake pad wear light on

Fail 25 Aug 2016 91,765 miles

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

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

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

Both front headlamps hazey

Front number plate deteriorating

brake pad wear light on

Fail 12 Aug 2015 82,892 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 82,892 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 76,032 miles

*** both front leading control arm bushes splitting ***

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear indicators discoloring

offside front lower rear control arm ball joint slight play

offside front tyre outer wall damage

oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2014 76,032 miles

*** both front leading control arm bushes splitting ***

both rear indicators discoloring

offside front lower rear control arm ball joint slight play

offside front tyre outer wall damage

oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2013 69,688 miles

*** nearside rear tyre worn close to limits *** 245/40R17

both front leading control arm bushes deteriorating

both rear indicators slightly discoloured

nearside front tyre worn on edges 225/45R17

offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 25 Aug 2012 64,532 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Aug 2012 64,508 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 58,726 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2011 58,726 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 52,815 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 47,197 miles

*** Strong advise *** Nearside front tyre large inner wall damage in a few areas - also puncture found in a repairable area

Pass 16 Jun 2008 41,237 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 30,855 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 YYD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YYD, 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 YYD registered?

KM04 YYD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 June 2004.

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