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KY04 UYX

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

190,579 mi
Last recorded190,579 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY04 UYX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2023 190,579 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 189,673 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 189,031 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 188,469 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 187,341 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 185,656 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 184,166 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 182,161 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 178,046 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 178,046 miles

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 176,026 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2013 176,026 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 169,625 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 19 Apr 2011 165,099 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 165,099 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 136,472 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 136,469 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 102,084 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 102,070 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 67,632 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 54,854 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 UYX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 UYX, 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 UYX registered?

KY04 UYX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 March 2004.

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