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KY04 LFR

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

106,050 mi
Last recorded106,050 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 106,050 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 103,617 miles

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 1 Dec 2023 101,434 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 9 Nov 2022 98,759 miles

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 2 Nov 2021 95,198 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 90,168 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 86,650 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 83,138 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 79,770 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 76,415 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 72,887 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 69,507 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 2 Apr 2013 66,075 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 62,800 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2012 62,746 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 59,359 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2010 54,555 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 54,555 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 50,483 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 50,483 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 46,898 miles

Jacking point pad missing o/s/f

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 31,329 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)

Fail 27 Feb 2007 31,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 LFR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 LFR, 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 LFR registered?

KY04 LFR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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The MOT history for KY04 LFR shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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