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KY04 LHU

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,974 mi
Last recorded95,974 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 95,974 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured and offside front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output and offside front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake performance Requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 22 Jan 2025 95,407 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 152,596 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 94,259 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 93,472 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 92,594 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 91,323 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 88,124 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 88,122 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 84,371 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 81,188 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 81,187 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 75,956 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 70,939 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 5 Mar 2015 70,939 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 3 Mar 2014 65,806 miles

Both front tyres worn uneven on edges

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

Fail 3 Mar 2014 65,804 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres worn uneven on edges

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 61,671 miles

Oil leak from gearbox area

Pass 14 Mar 2012 57,219 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Mar 2012 57,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 51,826 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 42,708 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 29,542 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 24,460 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 18,619 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 LHU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 LHU, 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 LHU registered?

KY04 LHU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 March 2004.

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