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K1 TJO

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2025
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

128,355 mi
Last recorded128,355 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK1 TJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2024 128,355 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp inoperative

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (front) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slight surface corrosion around mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2024 128,352 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both nearside and offside "D" bushes excessively worn allowing horizontal movement of the anti roll bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp inoperative

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (front) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slight surface corrosion around mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 126,998 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides of vehicle. (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 125,470 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 125,470 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 123,761 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti-roll-bar "D" bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

lower covers fitted, not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

n/s/f. tyre wearing on outer edge.

o/s. windscreen washer jet fault.

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

poor beam image from n/s. headlamp.

Fail 13 Jan 2021 123,761 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both sides of vehicle. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti-roll-bar "D" bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

lower covers fitted, not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

n/s/f. tyre wearing on outer edge.

o/s. windscreen washer jet fault.

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

poor beam image from n/s. headlamp.

Pass 14 Jan 2020 122,141 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 122,139 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front tie arm foreward bushes both o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 119,706 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material REAR PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened +CORROSION TO REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jan 2019 119,705 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material REAR PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened +CORROSION TO REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 117,146 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 117,143 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 114,222 miles

ENGINE FAULT LAMP DISPLAYED

Fail 11 Jan 2017 114,219 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

ENGINE FAULT LAMP DISPLAYED

Pass 7 Jan 2016 110,804 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 110,804 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 107,347 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 102,403 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 102,399 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 97,824 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jan 2013 97,824 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml light on

Pass 5 Jan 2012 82,673 miles

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

O/S/F TYRE BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE

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

PLAY IN O/S/F WHEEL BEARING

Pass 14 Dec 2010 64,907 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 49,813 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN LOWER FRONT SUSPENSION JOINTS

Pass 5 Jan 2009 36,272 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 27,543 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 8 Jan 2008 27,543 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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K1 TJO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 K1 TJO, 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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K1 TJO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 December 2004.

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