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KS04 VYZ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2025
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

136,752 mi
Last recorded136,752 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS04 VYZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 136,752 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2024

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 130,752 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various places (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 19 Oct 2023 130,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various places (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 125,379 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 125,372 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Fuel pipe leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 119,979 miles

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

Nearside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess slight wear/ play (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 12 Oct 2021 119,979 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 117,306 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 112,340 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 112,329 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 107,384 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 6 Apr 2018 107,375 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 100,580 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wornon edge

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

oil leak

play in inner steering joints

Fail 9 Aug 2016 100,580 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

oil leak

play in inner steering joints

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

Nearside Front tyre wornon edge

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 91,999 miles

front brake discs are lipped

Fail 13 Aug 2015 91,999 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front brake discs are lipped

Pass 7 Aug 2014 84,449 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 77,226 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 70,110 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 62,177 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 62,177 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 54,707 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 46,396 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 37,717 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 37,717 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 29,063 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2007 29,063 miles

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

Nearside 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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KS04 VYZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 KS04 VYZ, 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 VYZ registered?

KS04 VYZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 June 2004.

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