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KY04 LDL

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

128,208 mi
Last recorded128,208 miles
Recorded on4 May 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY04 LDL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2021 128,208 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 125,860 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 122,477 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 118,698 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 118,511 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 May 2017 113,181 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 113,083 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 107,978 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 100,452 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 91,313 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2013 81,708 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2012 74,096 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 64,509 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 64,485 miles

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

o/s/f tyre bald on outer edge, n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 23 Apr 2010 58,745 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 58,710 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 52,135 miles

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)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 45,352 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 36,397 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 LDL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LDL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KY04 LDL registered?

KY04 LDL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 May 2004.

Is KY04 LDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY04 LDL shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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