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KY04 HKU

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,305 mi
Last recorded98,305 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY04 HKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 98,305 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nsr and osr (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres wearing on edges/both rear tyres worn close to wear indicators and perishing

corrosion by rear sub frame and suspension mounts partially covered by trim

front brake pads getting low/discs slightly worn

rear anti roll bar,coil springs and drive shafts corroding

slight play in os steering rack tie rod inner joint

Pass 7 Dec 2015 91,162 miles

Sign Of Corrosion Rear Anti-Roll Bar

Slight Play In Steerig Rack

Slight Wall Damage --N/S/R

Wipers Smearing Slightly

Pass 19 Dec 2014 84,284 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Lower Suspension Forward Arm Bushes Deteriorating

Oil Leaks

Play In N/S Track-Rod End

Rear Anti-Roll Bar Corroding

Rear Brake Pads Low

Slight Play In O/S/F Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint

Slight Play In O/S/F Wheel Bearing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Dec 2014 84,273 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Lower Suspension Forward Arm Bushes Deteriorating

Oil Leaks

Play In N/S Track-Rod End

Rear Anti-Roll Bar Corroding

Rear Brake Pads Low

Slight Play In O/S/F Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint

Slight Play In O/S/F Wheel Bearing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2013 76,573 miles

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

engine and underbody covers fitted limited view of components

front brake discs worn,front brake pads low

osf tyre worn on edges outer edge bald,main tread pattern legal/inner wall damaged recommend replacement

signs of corrosion by rear subframe mounts

signs of oil leak/fluid on fuel pipes and engine mount

Pass 24 Aug 2012 70,621 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on outer edge.

n/s wiper smearing.

Pass 28 May 2011 62,764 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 56,737 miles

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

engine and full under body covers fitted limited view of components

nsf and osf lower suspension arms forward bushes deteriorated/splitting

Fail 25 May 2010 56,737 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

os headlamp beam pattern poor

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine and full under body covers fitted limited view of components

nsf and osf lower suspension arms forward bushes deteriorated/splitting

signs of oil leak/smell of fuel,engine cover fitted/staining limited view

Pass 30 May 2009 48,438 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 48,435 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 39,784 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

full body undertray fitted

n/s engine mount seems in poor condition

n/s/r tyre outer wall slightly damaged

plastic trim covering outer sills

Pass 6 Jun 2007 32,705 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 32,705 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside front tyre cut in sidewall

nearside rear tyre cut in sidewall

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 HKU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KY04 HKU, 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 HKU registered?

KY04 HKU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 March 2004.

Is KY04 HKU safe to buy?

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