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KY04 NFH

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

151,743 mi
Last recorded151,743 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 151,743 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 151,743 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 147,069 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2019 147,069 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 143,014 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2018 143,014 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 136,376 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 136,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 129,799 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2015 119,843 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 119,843 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 108,886 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2014 108,886 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2013 100,069 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

parking brake noisey

Pass 9 Aug 2012 88,439 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 83,653 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 83,653 miles

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

N/S front tyre badly worn on outter edge

Pass 18 Aug 2010 75,487 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 70,101 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 68,391 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 55,777 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 55,777 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 42,910 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 42,910 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

o/s/f tyre 0mm on unner edge

park brake needs adjustment

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 NFH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 NFH, 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 NFH registered?

KY04 NFH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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