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CK04 KBJ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

90,170 mi
Last recorded90,170 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK04 KBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2017 90,170 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 85,463 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

n/s rear child seat fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2015 75,447 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 63,618 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 60,733 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2013 60,733 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 54,673 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust bracket slightly corroded

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear tyre @ 2.5mm in tread depth

Fail 11 Jun 2012 54,673 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust bracket slightly corroded

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear tyre @ 2.5mm in tread depth

Pass 24 May 2011 49,097 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front steering rack inner ball joint slightly worn

Pass 28 May 2010 44,422 miles

Rear Number Plate starting to de-laminate

Pass 1 Jun 2009 34,385 miles

both rear tyres on ware indicator bars

n/s front tyre ware on inside edge

Pass 4 Jun 2008 27,618 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 20,784 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 20,783 miles

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

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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CK04 KBJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 CK04 KBJ, 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 CK04 KBJ registered?

CK04 KBJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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