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KY04 LFT

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

129,719 mi
Last recorded129,719 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY04 LFT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 129,719 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 113,139 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 98,240 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 84,972 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 68,569 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 66,686 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 64,198 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 61,571 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 61,400 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 59,530 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2018 59,530 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 54,787 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 49,944 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 49,944 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 42,733 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 35,121 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 26,348 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 17,385 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 16,961 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2011 16,961 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 16,599 miles

front no plate is slightly damaged

nearside rear tyre is wearing low on outside edge and centre of tread

nearside rear tyre is wearing on outer edge and centre of tread

offside front tyre is wearing low on outer edge

Pass 25 Mar 2009 15,026 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 12,320 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 LFT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel 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 LFT, 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 LFT registered?

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

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The MOT history for KY04 LFT 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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