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KY04 NFR

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,591 mi
Last recorded151,591 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY04 NFR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2023 151,591 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2023 151,591 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2017 140,220 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 140,215 miles

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 130,244 miles

both rear antiroll bar link rods slight movement

both rear tyre treads worn to 2mm and inner edges worn low

handbrake performance slightly low and handbrake travel slightly long

indicator bulbs starting to discolour

nearside front tyre edges worn low/ offside front tyre inner edge worn

rear suspension coil springs and front/ rear antiroll bars starting to rust

Pass 25 Feb 2015 121,080 miles

N/S/F upper middle suspension arm has slight play in outer ball joint

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

O/S/F lower rear suspension arm slight play in outer ball joint

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 108,187 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 108,186 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 103,819 miles

hand brake pedal week returning

Pass 2 Feb 2012 97,865 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 88,263 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 87,951 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 77,624 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 66,654 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 66,610 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 52,509 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 38,582 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 38,582 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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 NFR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 NFR, 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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KY04 NFR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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