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KP04 YWE

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

74,427 mi
Last recorded74,427 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP04 YWE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 74,427 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2025 63,134 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 61,541 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 59,510 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 59,510 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 57,155 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 54,755 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 52,498 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 51,586 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 50,856 miles

Offside Front slight play in wheel bearing

Fail 21 Jun 2017 50,856 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front slight play in wheel bearing

Pass 21 Jun 2016 50,403 miles

nearside front suspension lower arm balljoint boot damage.(back)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 48,833 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 46,467 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 42,640 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 40,809 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 38,674 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 36,482 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 31,694 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 26,748 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 23,286 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Rear 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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KP04 YWE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 KP04 YWE, 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 KP04 YWE registered?

KP04 YWE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 May 2004.

Is KP04 YWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP04 YWE shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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