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KY04 LCP

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

167,563 mi
Last recorded167,563 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2023 167,563 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2022 156,881 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 156,879 miles

Central Front Inner Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Central Front Inner Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Front Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 2 Jan 2021 142,969 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears [ rear sections (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2020 142,965 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears [ rear sections (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 120,412 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 108,845 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 99,576 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 99,575 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 91,156 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 85,525 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 78,435 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 May 2014 78,435 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2013 72,004 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 4 Jun 2013 72,004 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 25 May 2012 67,896 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 31 May 2011 62,838 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 62,838 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2010 54,790 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2010 54,790 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 47,721 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 47,721 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 37,502 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 27,721 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 27,721 miles

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

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 LCP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 LCP, 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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KY04 LCP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 April 2004.

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