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KY04 LDV

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

123,318 mi
Last recorded123,318 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 123,318 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 119,883 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2024 119,881 miles

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 111,674 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 108,608 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 107,696 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 103,387 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward most suspension arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre/ wheel valve slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trunnion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foreward most suspension arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 99,728 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both forward most arms inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

front brake pads over half worn and front discs lipped

rear anti roll bar corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2018 99,728 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both forward most arms inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

front brake pads over half worn and front discs lipped

rear anti roll bar corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2017 96,390 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front forward most inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear most inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

rear anti roll bar corroded

slight play in both rear anti roll bar d bushes

Pass 14 Mar 2016 92,929 miles

both front forward most track control arm front bushes becoming weak & perished

engine and underbody plastic covers fitted

front brake pads appear to be low and brake discs worn

power steering and auxiliary drive belt perished

rear anti roll bar showing wear at "D"clamp fitting on n/s/r

rear brake hoses perished

wetness around inlet manifold but no fuel leak evident at time of test

Fail 14 Mar 2016 92,929 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front forward most track control arm front bushes becoming weak & perished

engine and underbody plastic covers fitted

front brake pads appear to be low and brake discs worn

power steering and auxiliary drive belt perished

rear anti roll bar showing wear at "D"clamp fitting on n/s/r

rear brake hoses perished

wetness around inlet manifold but no fuel leak evident at time of test

Pass 24 Feb 2015 86,838 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake pads appear to be becoming low

Pass 26 Feb 2014 80,704 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre tread worn on the outer edge

Pass 15 Feb 2013 76,216 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 68,994 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 7 Mar 2012 68,990 miles

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs lipped

front inner brake pads appear to be wearing low

Pass 24 Feb 2011 62,214 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 54,357 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 54,305 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 45,236 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 39,009 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 32,644 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 LDV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LDV, 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 LDV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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