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KV04 YDC

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

88,395 mi
Last recorded88,395 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV04 YDC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 88,395 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 87,065 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 83,106 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 80,339 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 79,304 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2021 79,304 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 78,357 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 77,612 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 74,616 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 72,286 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Dec 2017 72,286 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 68,729 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)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 66,193 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 64,433 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 62,511 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 59,832 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 57,690 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on the edges

Pass 15 Dec 2010 54,702 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 53,141 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)

osf outer sidewall damaged but not deep enough to reach the cords

Pass 7 Mar 2009 46,233 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 37,736 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 37,736 miles

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

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)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 29,387 miles

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

Offside Front 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 YDC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 YDC, 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 YDC registered?

KV04 YDC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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