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KY04 LEJ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

110,580 mi
Last recorded110,580 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY04 LEJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2022 110,580 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 105,788 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES PERISHING BADLY OUTER EDGE

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect very soft (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

under trays fitted unable to check some components

Fail 30 Jul 2020 105,788 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak and soft (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

BOTH FRONT TYRES PERISHING BADLY OUTER EDGE

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect very soft (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link top joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

under trays fitted unable to check some components

Pass 12 Feb 2019 105,155 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 104,285 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 99,377 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 99,362 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 94,407 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 88,259 miles

o/s/r tyre on legal limit at time of test (1.6mm)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 78,093 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 67,269 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 54,823 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 42,304 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 36,107 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 31,519 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Mar 2008 27,170 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 19,732 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 19,732 miles

Offside Front 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 LEJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LEJ, 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 LEJ registered?

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

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