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KY04 VPR

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

106,477 mi
Last recorded106,477 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY04 VPR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2024 106,477 miles

vehicle underside black seal

Pass 2 May 2023 105,505 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2023 105,505 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 104,570 miles

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2022 104,570 miles

Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 103,011 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 89,061 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

both front tyres worn on edges

front registration plate damaged

osr brake pipe corroded

play in both front anti roll bar mounting bushs

undertrays fitted to floor and engine

Fail 20 Feb 2020 89,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

both front tyres worn on edges

front registration plate damaged

osr brake pipe corroded

play in both front anti roll bar mounting bushs

undertrays fitted to floor and engine

Pass 6 Feb 2019 72,372 miles

floor and engine covers fitted

front reg plate broken

osr brake pipe corroded

slight play in inner steering rack joints

Fail 6 Feb 2019 72,372 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

floor and engine covers fitted

front reg plate broken

osr brake pipe corroded

slight play in inner steering rack joints

Pass 8 Feb 2018 65,995 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

floor and engine covers fittede

osf tyre worn low on outer edge

osr brake pipe corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2017 62,793 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 62,790 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2016 60,766 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2015 55,630 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 55,630 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2014 50,981 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 May 2013 48,823 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 48,823 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 44,946 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 40,107 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2011 40,064 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 35,954 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 29,908 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 25,466 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 23,900 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

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 VPR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 VPR, 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 VPR registered?

KY04 VPR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 April 2004.

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