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KY04 UYR

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,818 mi
Last recorded77,818 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY04 UYR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 77,818 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 71,361 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2024 71,361 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2023 64,110 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 61,940 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 26 Oct 2022 61,938 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 59,022 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer wall slightly cut

under tray fitted.

Pass 26 Oct 2020 58,141 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Sides Faded. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 55,796 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 50,719 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 46,849 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 43,571 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 37,753 miles

under tray fitted.engine covered

Fail 15 Oct 2015 37,752 miles

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

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

under tray fitted.engine covered

Pass 14 Oct 2014 31,937 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 27,013 miles

Engine Management Warning Lamp Illuminated.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front headlamp washer jets not fully retracting.

Plastic sill covers fitted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Oct 2013 27,013 miles

Engine Management Warning Lamp Illuminated.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside front headlamp washer jets not fully retracting.

Plastic sill covers fitted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2012 20,813 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 20,668 miles

Covers fitted to vehicle.

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front tyre wearing on edges.

Fail 3 Mar 2012 20,662 miles

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

Covers fitted to vehicle.

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front tyre wearing on edges.

Pass 25 Feb 2011 20,416 miles

cover under car

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

slight play o/s/f

Pass 27 Feb 2010 19,404 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 15,532 miles

covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 22 Feb 2008 14,683 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

advise covers fitted underneath vehicle

Pass 24 Feb 2007 12,152 miles

hand brake noisy

n/s/f tyre side wall cut

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 UYR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UYR, 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 UYR registered?

KY04 UYR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is KY04 UYR safe to buy?

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