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KA04 JBZ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

127,310 mi
Last recorded127,310 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA04 JBZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 127,310 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 121,220 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jul 2015 120,651 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Jul 2014
Pass 15 Jul 2013 111,068 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2012 172,023 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 100,603 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 92,349 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2010 92,348 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2009 83,172 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 75,065 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 66,715 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 62,579 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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KA04 JBZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 KA04 JBZ, 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 KA04 JBZ registered?

KA04 JBZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 June 2004.

Is KA04 JBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KA04 JBZ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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