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KP04 YWK

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

157,343 mi
Last recorded157,343 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP04 YWK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2020 157,343 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2020 157,307 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Also has play in linkage (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 141,300 miles

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

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

Rear service brake performance very low

service brake has a lot of travel

Fail 26 Jun 2019 141,300 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Rear service brake performance very low

service brake has a lot of travel

service light on and indicates 4900 miles past service

Pass 13 Jul 2018 120,767 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

undertrays fitted obscuring underside inspection

Pass 13 Oct 2017 114,748 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 114,746 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 105,432 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm! (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 96,942 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 85,458 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 85,458 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 82,124 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 78,468 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 75,209 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 69,447 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 66,872 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 62,838 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 58,141 miles

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

Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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 YWK 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 77.8%.

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 YWK, 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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KP04 YWK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 May 2004.

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