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EA04 KNJ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

179,817 mi
Last recorded179,817 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA04 KNJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018 179,817 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 May 2018 179,698 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT AND REAR (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 May 2017 175,278 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 175,275 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT AND REAR (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 169,169 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2016 169,169 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 151,758 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 151,746 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 11 Apr 2014 127,594 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 127,594 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 109,726 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 109,726 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 94,430 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 94,430 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 82,261 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 82,261 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 72,279 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 63,980 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 55,873 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 51,433 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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EA04 KNJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EA04 KNJ, 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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EA04 KNJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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