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KT04 YCU

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

154,743 mi
Last recorded154,743 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT04 YCU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2018 154,743 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 147,714 miles

Under trays fitted

EML ON

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 137,599 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (7.1.2)

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 10 Jan 2017 137,334 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured snapped (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine management light on

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 16 Jan 2016 127,281 miles

EML on dash

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under trays fitted

Fail 12 Jan 2016 127,178 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively aero split in centre (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

EML on dash

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under trays fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2015 121,435 miles

Bulb warning light on dash all bulbs ok

Center exhaust hanger broken

EML on dash

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jun 2014 112,004 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

engine tickover erratic/misfiring

slight drag/bind on offside rear brake

Pass 14 Jun 2014 112,004 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

engine tickover erratic/misfiring

slight drag/bind on offside rear brake

Pass 14 Jun 2013 101,412 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml on dash

Fail 14 Jun 2013 101,412 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml on dash

Pass 4 Jul 2012 90,296 miles

Back box heat sheild loose

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Fail 29 Jun 2012 90,116 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

exhaust back box heat sheild loose

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damage

o/s/f sill damage, inner

Pass 8 Jul 2011 79,092 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 70,636 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 70,636 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 59,345 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 59,345 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 49,689 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2008 49,689 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 39,613 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 YCU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 KT04 YCU, 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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KT04 YCU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 July 2004.

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