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KY04 HKJ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

97,149 mi
Last recorded97,149 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY04 HKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2023 97,149 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 97,149 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 89,050 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear, inner sides pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 83,673 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 83,572 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

Pass 1 Dec 2017 82,695 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 81,728 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 80,614 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 79,397 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 77,455 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

nearside parking brake low effort

Pass 6 Mar 2013 76,560 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 16 Feb 2012 75,998 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 75,988 miles

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

both front brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 3 Mar 2011 73,495 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs badly worn

Pass 11 Feb 2010 42,751 miles

Underside Of Vehicle Covered By Shield

Fail 10 Feb 2010 42,751 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Underside Of Vehicle Covered By Shield

Pass 2 Mar 2009 48,880 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 31,607 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 28 Feb 2007 21,415 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 HKJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 HKJ, 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 HKJ registered?

KY04 HKJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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