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KV04 YBA

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

206,345 mi
Last recorded206,345 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV04 YBA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2020 206,345 miles

engine under trey missing

Fail 8 Jan 2020 206,345 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine under trey missing

Pass 8 Jan 2019 199,342 miles

rear shock casings ,strut tops and subframe corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2018 199,342 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn front and rear n/s+o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn rear u bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Service brake excessively fluctuating both front (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front brake pads low

rear shock casings ,strut tops and subframe corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2017 185,477 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 175,200 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2016 34,439 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 152,439 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s and o/s brake control arm bushes inner (2.4.G.2)

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

coil spring corroded all front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

two child seats fitted to rear

Pass 13 Aug 2014 136,504 miles

slight play o/s/f ball joint

slight play rear drop links

Pass 9 May 2013 121,448 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 121,448 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2012 110,069 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2011 98,975 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 98,974 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 83,846 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 73,582 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 63,445 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 43,365 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 23,883 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 YBA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YBA, 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 YBA registered?

KV04 YBA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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