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KY04 UBK

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

90,891 mi
Last recorded90,891 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY04 UBK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 90,891 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking badly on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Sep 2026 90,891 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking badly on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2025 90,206 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear control arm outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2025 90,206 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear control arm outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber completely split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 89,167 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 88,317 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 87,343 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 87,327 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect glazed over (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect glazed over (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 86,259 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near limit 2.5mm v 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 86,259 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near limit 2.5mm v 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 84,596 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 83,487 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 80,181 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 77,184 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 75,440 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 75,440 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 72,927 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 70,187 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2014 64,927 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs corroded on edges

rear anti roll bar corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2014 64,927 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs corroded on edges

rear anti roll bar corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2013 54,705 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2012 50,072 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 41,651 miles

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

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)

offside rear tyre cracks on sidewall

Pass 1 Aug 2009 34,146 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 28,471 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 28,467 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 26,468 miles

o/s/front tyre worn

Pass 7 Mar 2007 15,499 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 15,499 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside 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 UBK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 UBK, 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 UBK registered?

KY04 UBK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 March 2004.

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