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KM04 YYP

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

115,555 mi
Last recorded115,555 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 115,555 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated by shock (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated by shock (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 26 Feb 2026 115,552 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated by shock (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated by shock (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

engine and underbody covers fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2024 111,202 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and lipped/worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

engine and underbody covers fitted

Fail 11 Dec 2024 111,094 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and lipped/worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

engine and underbody covers fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2023 105,226 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 100,167 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 96,899 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 96,806 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 94,721 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 92,117 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 90,749 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 88,167 miles

Offside Front tyre cracking

underside covers prevent full inspection of some components

Pass 26 Nov 2016 84,415 miles

underside covers prevevnt full inspection of somne components

Pass 16 Dec 2015 82,172 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 78,656 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 78,650 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

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)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 74,136 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Nov 2013 74,136 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2012 72,535 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Aug 2012 72,535 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front & rear no plates letters non format

Pass 21 Apr 2011 68,373 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 63,346 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2010 63,346 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 59,881 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 50,647 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 37,140 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)

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 YYP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 KM04 YYP, 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 YYP registered?

KM04 YYP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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