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KV04 KYS

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

111,940 mi
Last recorded111,940 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV04 KYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 111,940 miles
Fail 15 May 2018

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Pass 2 Jun 2017 109,007 miles

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

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

Rear tyres perished

Pass 19 May 2016 101,748 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 101,745 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 100,842 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 100,830 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 95,688 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake slow on release and lower on effort on nearside would advise attention

Pass 16 Apr 2013 92,470 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 92,358 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 87,251 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 87,226 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

nearside handbrake lower on effort

Pass 20 Apr 2011 82,378 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 66,419 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

engine light on

oil leak

Fail 13 Apr 2010 66,418 miles

Brake pump leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

engine light on

oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2009 65,445 miles

Full body undershield fitted. Underside of car is oliy. All wheel rims are damaged but not cracked or distorted.

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

Fail 15 Apr 2009 65,445 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Full body undershield fitted. Underside of car is oliy. All wheel rims are damaged but not cracked or distorted.

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 62,077 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 44,882 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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KV04 KYS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 KV04 KYS, 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 KV04 KYS registered?

KV04 KYS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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