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KY04 VLJ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,290 mi
Last recorded98,290 miles
Recorded on22 May 2010
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2010 98,290 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front tyres worn on edges (tracking}

Fail 20 May 2010 68,280 miles

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front tyres worn on edges (tracking}

Pass 20 May 2009 59,459 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 33,407 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 37,738 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 VLJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 VLJ, 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 VLJ registered?

KY04 VLJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 April 2004.

Is KY04 VLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY04 VLJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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