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KV04 XYN

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Gold Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

111,505 mi
Last recorded111,505 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV04 XYN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 111,505 miles

ESP fault displayed on dashboard

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear bumper damage and loose but not insecure

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Aug 2025 111,497 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn upper dust cover split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

ESP fault displayed on dashboard

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear bumper damage and loose but not insecure

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 109,762 miles
Fail 31 May 2024 109,726 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Mil - illuminated indicating a malfunction

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 103,186 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges slightly

Fail 9 Jan 2023 103,074 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Both front tyres worn on edges slightly

Pass 7 Jan 2022 93,143 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 93,142 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 85,282 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside rear and offside rear indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 78,644 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 69,569 miles

sheilds and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 25 Jan 2018 67,154 miles

E M L On

Nearside Front Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Offside Front Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Sill covers fitted & full under tray

Fail 25 Jan 2018 67,154 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

E M L On

Nearside Front Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Offside Front Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Sill covers fitted & full under tray

Pass 25 Nov 2016 61,670 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 59,533 miles

Engine management light on

Fail 28 Sep 2015 59,531 miles

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

Engine management light on

Pass 10 Sep 2014 55,458 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 52,055 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 48,254 miles

Front Brake Discs Corroded & Worn

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 45,448 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 36,383 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 32,783 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 2 Jun 2008 28,536 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

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 XYN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Gold with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 XYN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KV04 XYN registered?

KV04 XYN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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The MOT history for KV04 XYN shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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