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KY04 LFA

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

141,543 mi
Last recorded141,543 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY04 LFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2018 141,543 miles

Condition of both from wishbone bushes and bottom ball joints borderline

Condition of brake pads

Plastic covers fitted under vehicle

Slight play in offside front link arm upright borderline

Pass 21 Dec 2016 129,563 miles

condition of brake pads

plastic covers fitted under vehicle and on outter sills

Pass 14 Dec 2015 118,626 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 98,550 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 79,286 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 7 Jun 2012 65,161 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2011 59,940 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 54,864 miles

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

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

front tyres starting to perrish

Fail 17 Jun 2010 54,864 miles

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

front tyres starting to perrish

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 50,994 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 47,478 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 33,924 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 LFA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 LFA, 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 LFA registered?

KY04 LFA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 March 2004.

Is KY04 LFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY04 LFA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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