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KY04 LLD

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,933 mi
Last recorded129,933 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY04 LLD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2018 129,933 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2018 120,102 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint lower forward control arm, ball joint almost coming out of socket. (2.5.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides front (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn thin (3.5.1i)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both headlamps clouded (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens holed (1.4.A.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light illuminated indicating fault

Pass 2 Mar 2016 80,600 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front wipers poor

nearside side indicator lamp broken

Fail 1 Mar 2016 80,600 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported across rear (3.6.B.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front wipers poor

nearside side indicator lamp broken

Pass 27 Mar 2015 73,504 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

vehicle has slight corrosion underneath

Pass 25 Feb 2014 70,949 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 63,879 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Feb 2013 63,837 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2012 55,477 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 47,926 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

keep check on front tyre wear & rear brake pipe condition.

Fail 17 Feb 2011 47,924 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

keep check on front tyre wear & rear brake pipe condition.

Pass 22 Feb 2010 39,794 miles

Both front tyres are low on air pressure

There is slight cracking on the inside edges of both front tyres

Pass 6 Feb 2009 32,265 miles

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

The n/s rear tyre side wall has slight damage

Pass 13 Feb 2008 25,764 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 19,032 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 LLD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LLD, 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 LLD registered?

KY04 LLD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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