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KY04 SYP

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

57,710 mi
Last recorded57,710 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 57,710 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2025 54,499 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2025 54,471 miles

Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. front axle (5.2.3 (b))

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

nearside front tyre fitted inside out

Pass 9 Feb 2024 50,395 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracking outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 50,376 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracking outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 46,759 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 43,342 miles

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

rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 8 Feb 2022 43,342 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (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 Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 2 Feb 2021 37,573 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 35,350 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 35,350 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 91v (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 33,316 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

nails in offside rear tyre x2

under trays fitted obscuring the view to some underside components

Pass 10 Feb 2018 31,293 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 27,696 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Jan 2017 27,696 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak ()

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Feb 2016 25,366 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Pass 18 Feb 2015 24,045 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 22,501 miles

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Pass 18 Feb 2013 22,292 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 21,083 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 19,752 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 18,225 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 16,568 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 16,568 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 14,042 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 SYP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 SYP, 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 SYP registered?

KY04 SYP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 August 2004.

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The MOT history for KY04 SYP shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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