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K55 JKB

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Gold Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

93,346 mi
Last recorded93,346 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK55 JKB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021 93,346 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 93,346 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 92,386 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2020 92,368 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.27 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lamp lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/16W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 88,035 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 86,990 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 86,988 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/16W (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

engine management warning lamp on

offside rear brake pad wear sensor damaged

Pass 26 Nov 2016 84,568 miles

Nearside Rear outer tyre wall slightly perished

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 79,281 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 73,277 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 65,732 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Nov 2012 61,932 miles

ESP faulty warning message in instrument cluster

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

Fail 2 Nov 2012 61,932 miles

ESP faulty warning message in instrument cluster

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 58,242 miles

ESP fault

Pass 15 Oct 2010 53,163 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 53,162 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2009 47,103 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 40,360 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 30,833 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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K55 JKB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Gold with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 K55 JKB, 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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K55 JKB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 November 2004.

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