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KO04 YAG

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

163,109 mi
Last recorded163,109 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO04 YAG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 163,109 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2025 163,109 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 157,282 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Jul 2023 149,284 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 143,211 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 136,656 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 132,843 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2020 132,843 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 128,317 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 122,790 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2018 122,790 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 115,183 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 107,971 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2016 107,961 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 101,202 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 94,082 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 88,158 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2012 79,239 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 79,239 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 71,731 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 64,114 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 57,650 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 46,129 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 32,672 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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KO04 YAG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 KO04 YAG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KO04 YAG registered?

KO04 YAG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 July 2004.

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The MOT history for KO04 YAG shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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