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KJ04 PTU

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

111,450 mi
Last recorded111,450 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ04 PTU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2015 111,450 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 111,439 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2014 104,498 miles

Advise both rear indicators slightly discoloured.

Advise rear brake pad inspection.

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Nov 2014 168,111 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Advise both rear indicators slightly discoloured.

Advise rear brake pad inspection.

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 98,402 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 91,789 miles

Front tyres are cracking and worn down to 2mm in places. Slight play in front wheel bearings and top suspension mounts.

Pass 23 Jan 2012 78,533 miles

ADVISE : FRONT SUSPENSION TRACK CONTROL ARM BUSHES DETERIORATING.

Pass 7 Apr 2010 60,555 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 60,555 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 51,190 miles

n/s/f door has a central locking problem

Pass 6 Feb 2008 40,456 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 40,451 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 29,307 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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KJ04 PTU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KJ04 PTU, 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 KJ04 PTU registered?

KJ04 PTU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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The MOT history for KJ04 PTU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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