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JL04 KCL

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2012
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

120,318 mi
Last recorded120,318 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2011
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJL04 KCL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 9 Sep 2011 120,318 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Sep 2010 102,979 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre wearing low outer edge and slight damage to sidewall ;

sills and underside covered in plastic ;

Pass 19 Oct 2009 89,851 miles

engine management light on; sills and underside covered in plastic;

Pass 29 Sep 2008 76,153 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s headlamp kick on border of operation

o/s/r tyre is deterating around centre

Pass 28 Sep 2007 64,963 miles

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

front tyres wearing irregular

o/s/f fog light glass damaged

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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JL04 KCL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 JL04 KCL, 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 JL04 KCL registered?

JL04 KCL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 June 2004.

Is JL04 KCL safe to buy?

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