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KV04 YBW

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

193,920 mi
Last recorded193,920 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV04 YBW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2024 193,920 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Side. (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both Side. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Side. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Side. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 193,917 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

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

front number plate deterated

nsr tyre worn low on inside edges

rear number plate deterated

Fail 26 Jun 2023 193,917 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

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

front number plate deterated

nsr tyre worn low on inside edges

rear number plate deterated

Pass 23 Mar 2021 180,612 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Fail 23 Mar 2021 180,612 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Dec 2019 173,125 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Jan 2019 164,007 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Fail 9 Jan 2019 164,007 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Aug 2017 150,759 miles

Oil leak &Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components ()

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

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 137,074 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 124,943 miles

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

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

front both tyres worn tread edges and slight cracks inner walls.

Pass 15 Apr 2014 109,092 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Apr 2014 109,092 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2013 102,391 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 102,318 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 97,081 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fail 29 Mar 2012 97,081 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 91,115 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 2 Apr 2010 85,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2010 85,878 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 79,395 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 79,395 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 73,279 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 60,002 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 YBW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YBW, 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 YBW registered?

KV04 YBW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 April 2004.

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