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KY04 VEA

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

152,254 mi
Last recorded152,254 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY04 VEA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2022 152,254 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2022 151,847 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested due to misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (aluminum) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (steel) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel tierod (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 145,139 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2020 140,801 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2019 135,407 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 135,407 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 125,906 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 125,906 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 116,085 miles

Rear hand brake only just met limit

Pass 26 Oct 2016 107,761 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 107,761 miles

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 99,766 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2015 99,766 miles

Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check twists a brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Fail 16 Oct 2014 92,023 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

nearside front tyre low on outer edge.

Pass 16 Oct 2014 92,023 miles

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

nearside front tyre low on outer edge.

Fail 23 Nov 2013 84,539 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Nov 2013 84,539 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Nov 2012 76,164 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 67,325 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 58,619 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 49,553 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 42,009 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 28,950 miles

Shield/gaurd fitted to under of entire vehicle

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 May 2007 28,726 miles

O/S/F AND N/S/F TYRE TREADS WORN VERY LOW

Fail 2 May 2007 28,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/F AND N/S/F TYRE TREADS WORN VERY LOW

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 VEA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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