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KN04 TYH

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

171,295 mi
Last recorded171,295 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN04 TYH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2019 171,295 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 171,288 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 160,762 miles

both rear anti roll bar "D" bushes worn and have some play

n/s front to rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode at rear flexi hose

o/s front to rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode at rear flexi hose

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and tread depth low (Advise attention

Fail 25 Jul 2018 160,758 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

both rear anti roll bar "D" bushes worn and have some play

n/s front to rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode at rear flexi hose

o/s front to rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode at rear flexi hose

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and tread depth low (Advise attention

Pass 24 Aug 2017 144,284 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread getting low at 3 mm.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust box near tail pipes. (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 144,277 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread getting low at 3 mm.

Offside Front Anti roll bar link has play in lower ball joint *** advise attention***

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust box near tail pipes. (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 131,031 miles

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

nail in n/s/r tyre

Fail 19 Jul 2016 130,977 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 22 Jul 2015 123,214 miles

Front and rear flexible brake hoses starting to crack/perish.

Rear brake pads starting to get low.

Fail 14 Jul 2015 123,185 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Front and rear flexible brake hoses starting to crack/perish.

O/s/f side light dim.

Rear brake pads starting to get low.

Pass 30 Jul 2014 115,178 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 7 Jun 2013 103,263 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 6 Jun 2012 93,336 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 6 Jun 2012 93,336 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 13 Apr 2011 84,403 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 84,323 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 13 May 2010 63,391 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 63,391 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2009 62,374 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

slight play in near side steering rack

Pass 30 Apr 2009 62,374 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

slight play in near side steering rack

Pass 21 Apr 2008 50,094 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 28 Apr 2007 42,461 miles

front pads low

Fail 28 Apr 2007 42,461 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front pads low

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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KN04 TYH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 KN04 TYH, 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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KN04 TYH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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