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KY04 HHJ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

173,023 mi
Last recorded173,023 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY04 HHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 173,023 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2025 173,023 miles

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

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

Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 166,690 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2024 166,685 miles

Nearside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 161,497 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 153,641 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2022 153,641 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 61,262 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 50,369 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 40,071 miles

both rear tyres close to to limit

Pass 2 Mar 2007 28,723 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 HHJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KY04 HHJ, 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 HHJ registered?

KY04 HHJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 March 2004.

Is KY04 HHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY04 HHJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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