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KS04 HFK

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,068 mi
Last recorded68,068 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS04 HFK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 68,068 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 May 2026 68,068 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 63,044 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ALUMINIUM (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2025 63,044 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn STEEL (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ALUMINIUM (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 50,126 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 48,736 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 46,444 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 44,825 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 41,833 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 41,823 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 41,247 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 39,582 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 36,820 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 36,703 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 35,295 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 32,495 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 30,176 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 29,553 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 26,369 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 23,636 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2009 20,316 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 17,182 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 May 2008 17,182 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 13,546 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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KS04 HFK 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 83.3%.

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 KS04 HFK, 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 KS04 HFK registered?

KS04 HFK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 June 2004.

Is KS04 HFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS04 HFK shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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