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KY04 NFA

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

54,703 mi
Last recorded54,703 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 54,703 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 52,819 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 51,415 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 50,182 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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 9 Feb 2022 47,947 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Engine covers & under shields fitted

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 45,589 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 11 Feb 2021 45,561 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 12 Feb 2020 43,412 miles

Engine covers & under shields fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 25 Feb 2019 40,891 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under trays and covers not allowing full inspection

Fail 25 Feb 2019 40,891 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under trays and covers not allowing full inspection

Pass 22 Feb 2018 38,228 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded AND HEAVILY GREASED (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded AND HEAVILY GREASED (3.6.B.2c)

UNDER TRAYS AND COVERS NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Pass 21 Feb 2017 33,520 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

under trays,shields and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 14 Feb 2017 33,418 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

under trays,shields and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 4 Feb 2016 31,012 miles

both rear pipes rusty but heavily greased

Pass 9 Feb 2015 29,732 miles

both rear brake pipes heavily greased

Pass 10 Feb 2014 28,623 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 26,327 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 24,517 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 21,925 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 18,532 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 14,347 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 12,022 miles

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 26 Feb 2007 9,621 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 NFA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 NFA, 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 NFA registered?

KY04 NFA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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The MOT history for KY04 NFA shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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