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KY04 LFP

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,654 mi
Last recorded122,654 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2014
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY04 LFP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2014 122,654 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 113,726 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 110,564 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Feb 2012 110,564 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 104,641 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 104,609 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

srs lamp on

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 39,076 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 73,983 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)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 55,443 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 39,128 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)

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 LFP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LFP, 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 LFP registered?

KY04 LFP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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