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KY04 LHV

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

76,637 mi
Last recorded76,637 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY04 LHV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 76,637 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 75,436 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 75,436 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 73,875 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 71,013 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 66,880 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 65,556 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 59,832 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside mirror deteriorated

Pass 10 Mar 2017 57,708 miles

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

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

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

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

front registration plate damaged

nearside side repeater damaged

Pass 8 Mar 2016 50,794 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 47,806 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front repeater lense cracked

Pass 12 Mar 2014 45,178 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)

front brake disc's wearing low

mil light on

Pass 14 Mar 2013 42,076 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 38,641 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 35,301 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 31,646 miles

All 4 tyres close to legal limit and wearing uneven

Pass 13 Mar 2009 27,590 miles

color of rear indicators faded

Pass 13 Mar 2008 22,248 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 16,633 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 LHV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 LHV, 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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KY04 LHV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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