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KE04 FJH

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

159,497 mi
Last recorded159,497 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE04 FJH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2024 159,497 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2024 159,491 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side ONLY AT 13% (1.4.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm SIZE 225/45/R17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 144,498 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH SIDES. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AT 1.6MM TREAD DEPTH. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 144,498 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault LIGHT ON DASH. (7.1.6 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH SIDES. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AT 1.6MM TREAD DEPTH. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 131,315 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively WORN PLUS LIPPED. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 131,315 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator BOTH INNER PADS. (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed ON OUTER WALL. (SIZE 225/45/R17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure PERISHED & CRACKED WITH BULGE ON OUTER WALL PLUS CORDS SHOWING. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively WORN PLUS LIPPED. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 117,481 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 117,481 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2020 112,269 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 101,389 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 101,389 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 81,763 miles

Nearside Front tyre wall cut

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

front and rear brake discs lipped

Fail 13 Oct 2018 81,763 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drum stick (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn joint facing up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wall cut

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

front and rear brake discs lipped

Pass 6 Oct 2017 62,741 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 48,128 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Oct 2016 48,128 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 48,128 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 31,596 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 26,310 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 23,175 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 21,367 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 19,813 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 17,477 miles

Nearside Rear 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 17 Jul 2009 14,933 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 12,034 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 8,765 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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KE04 FJH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 KE04 FJH, 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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KE04 FJH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 July 2004.

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