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KY04 LLN

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

70,556 mi
Last recorded70,556 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2026 70,556 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2025 68,869 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 66,264 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 64,386 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 63,591 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2022 63,591 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension rod insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 62,103 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2019 54,145 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 51,338 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 46,948 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 46,919 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre perished

Pass 1 Apr 2016 41,001 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 32,786 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 30,629 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 27,235 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 23,012 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 19,722 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 16,838 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 12,484 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 9,450 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 8,226 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 LLN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 LLN, 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 LLN registered?

KY04 LLN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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The MOT history for KY04 LLN shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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