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KY04 CDV

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

107,707 mi
Last recorded107,707 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY04 CDV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 107,707 miles

Central high level brake light not working,

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 103,844 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 103,813 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 94,652 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 94,648 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 90,318 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 84,202 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 76,961 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 76,961 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2013 71,084 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 65,316 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 59,806 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front tyre perished

rear exhaust mounting broken

undershields fitted not allowing full inspection to underbody

Pass 5 Jun 2010 55,599 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle suspension components

various covers fitted obscuring view

Pass 30 May 2009 51,391 miles

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

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)

strong advisory on tread depth on rear tyres

undershield fitted not allowing full inspection to underbody

Fail 30 May 2009 51,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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)

strong advisory on tread depth on rear tyres

undershield fitted not allowing full inspection to underbody

Pass 24 May 2008 47,874 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 40,027 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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KY04 CDV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KY04 CDV, 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 KY04 CDV registered?

KY04 CDV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 April 2004.

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