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KT04 KYU

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,999 mi
Last recorded85,999 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT04 KYU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 85,999 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n /s/ rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s /front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack inner joint (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 85,999 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n /s/ rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s /front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack inner joint (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both o/s and n/s (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 73,055 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake pedal has slight travel

rear shock absorbers slightly worn

Fail 27 Apr 2015 73,055 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake pedal has slight travel

rear shock absorbers slightly worn

Pass 8 Jul 2014 66,375 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 54,604 miles

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 42,302 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 35,230 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 26,323 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 19,527 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 12,404 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2007 9,328 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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KT04 KYU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 KT04 KYU, 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 KT04 KYU registered?

KT04 KYU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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