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KY04 LFV

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,937 mi
Last recorded90,937 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY04 LFV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2021 90,937 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 90,936 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 88,046 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 88,045 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 82,190 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 82,190 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 77,917 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 72,789 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 64,638 miles

slight bind to rear brakes

Pass 17 Apr 2015 58,583 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 54,261 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 54,232 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jul 2013 45,303 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2012 36,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 36,812 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 35,177 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 34,067 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 32,877 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 30,881 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)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 29,518 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 LFV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LFV, 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 LFV registered?

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

Is KY04 LFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY04 LFV shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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