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KY04 UZE

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

92,852 mi
Last recorded92,852 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 92,852 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both os and ns (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both os and ns (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 90,511 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

parking brake low nearside

Pass 27 Aug 2020 88,662 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

drivers door mirror glass discoloured

Pass 29 Aug 2019 86,968 miles

offside parking brake efficiency low

Fail 27 Aug 2019 86,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

offside parking brake efficiency low

Pass 22 Aug 2018 83,151 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 80,146 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre exhaust clamp cracked

Pass 22 Aug 2016 76,646 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

engine and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some parts

rear shock absorbers appear weak

Pass 24 Aug 2015 71,835 miles

engine covers and under body covers fitted obscuring some components

slight play in inner steering rack joint nearside

Pass 29 Aug 2014 67,385 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge to legal limit

offside front tyre worn on inner edge to legal limit

Pass 15 Aug 2013 60,791 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2012 55,584 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 50,958 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 46,113 miles

N/S/F Tyre low 2.5mm

N/S/R Tyre low 3mm

O/S/F Tyre low 3mm

O/S/R Tyre low 3mm

Unable to fully inspect outer sills due to covers fitted

Unable to fully inspect underside o vehicle due to covers fitted

Unable to fully inspect underside of engine bay due to covers fitted

Fail 18 Aug 2010 46,104 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

N/S/F Tyre low 2.5mm

N/S/R Tyre low 3mm

O/S/F Tyre low 3mm

O/S/R Tyre low 3mm

Unable to fully inspect outer sills due to covers fitted

Unable to fully inspect underside o vehicle due to covers fitted

Unable to fully inspect underside of engine bay due to covers fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2009 40,595 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 34,872 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 34,870 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 29,310 miles

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

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

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 UZE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 UZE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KY04 UZE registered?

KY04 UZE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 March 2004.

Is KY04 UZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY04 UZE shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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