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KY04 LME

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

66,360 mi
Last recorded66,360 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY04 LME
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2024 66,360 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play arm (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall kerb protector damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall kerb protector damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Feb 2024 66,360 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play arm (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall kerb protector damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall kerb protector damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 62,500 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 58,668 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 56,332 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 55,209 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 55,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 52,172 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 52,170 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorating

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 47,527 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 44,053 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 41,300 miles

front pads look low

Fail 16 Mar 2016 41,300 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear arm bush (2.4.G.2)

front pads look low

Pass 19 Mar 2015 38,573 miles

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

SLIGHT CRACKING OFF BOTH FRONT TYRE OUTER WALLS

Pass 14 Mar 2014 36,658 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 34,068 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 32,019 miles

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

headlight washers not working

Pass 10 Mar 2011 30,198 miles

advise n/s/r tyre tread low

Pass 20 Mar 2010 27,786 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 23,998 miles

cut nearside front tyre not to cords

Pass 11 Mar 2008 20,481 miles

advise nearside front tyre has cuts in outer wall

advise oil leak arround transmission

advise some brake imbalance to offside front

Pass 28 Feb 2007 14,933 miles

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

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

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

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 LME is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LME, 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 LME registered?

KY04 LME is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 March 2004.

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