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KY04 NMV

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,086 mi
Last recorded120,086 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY04 NMV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2016 120,086 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front rack end slight play

Pass 25 Aug 2015 115,735 miles

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

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

Offside Front play in inner steering rack linkage .

Fail 14 Aug 2015 115,688 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Offside Front play in inner steering rack linkage .

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 111,213 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 12 Aug 2014 111,171 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 106,916 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 106,915 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 104,906 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 104,906 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 88,368 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 80,694 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 80,693 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 64,515 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 58,510 miles

offside front tyre is wearing on its inner edge.

Pass 10 Mar 2007 34,005 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 NMV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 NMV, 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 NMV registered?

KY04 NMV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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