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KV04 XYK

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

186,680 mi
Last recorded186,680 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV04 XYK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 186,680 miles

Front Front Bumper Slightly Loose

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 181,805 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 178,175 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 169,384 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 160,340 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Park brake reading low

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth inside tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2022 160,340 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Park brake reading low

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth inside tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 154,873 miles

Metal brake pipes corroding

damage to screen

o/s/r lower suspension arm outer bush slight play

Pass 16 Jul 2020 146,967 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 146,950 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 131,053 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 123,635 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 123,628 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.90 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55 R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 107,284 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2017 107,284 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 76,776 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 76,772 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F Tyre starting to wear low on inside edge

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 58,633 miles

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

rear coil springs delaminated and slightly corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2013 51,338 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 48,583 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 46,588 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 44,017 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 41,070 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 36,050 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 29,742 miles

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

Offside 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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KV04 XYK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 KV04 XYK, 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 XYK registered?

KV04 XYK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 March 2004.

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