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KY04 NHK

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,151 mi
Last recorded105,151 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 105,151 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 2 Sep 2026 105,151 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2025 98,437 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 95,688 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 92,464 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 89,774 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on edges(nail)

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front(lower front) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms(lower front) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 87,663 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre badly worn on edges

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 85,516 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear tyre worn on edges

under trays fitted obscuring some brake components

Pass 6 Sep 2019 82,304 miles

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

gearbox oil leaks

Pass 4 Sep 2018 72,118 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly age cracking in edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

some damage on windscreen

Fail 23 Aug 2018 72,116 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly age cracking in edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

some damage on windscreen

Pass 22 Aug 2017 70,689 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

handbrake performance down slightly o/s

Fail 10 Aug 2017 70,687 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

handbrake performance down slightly o/s

Pass 24 May 2016 68,890 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 68,890 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre (7.1.1)

Pass 29 May 2015 67,551 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak

drivers door check strap broken

offside rear echaust bracket broken

Fail 27 Apr 2015 67,549 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

centre rear exhaust bracket brocken

driver door check strap brocken

park brake sticking

Pass 2 May 2014 63,602 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 May 2013 58,626 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 52,871 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 52,871 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front 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)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 47,766 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 43,132 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 43,132 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 38,493 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 May 2008 32,408 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 32,408 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 24,747 miles

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 NHK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NHK, 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 NHK registered?

KY04 NHK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 April 2004.

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