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KJ04 UFC

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,899 mi
Last recorded74,899 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ04 UFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 74,899 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Play when checking with a lever bar ON THE LIMIT marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 71,732 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Rear nearside & offside - several suspension arm bushes deteriorating

general under vehicle corrosion

Pass 11 Dec 2023 68,863 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

slight corrosion on both front shock absorbers

surface corrosion of rear subframe

Fail 14 Nov 2023 68,803 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front shock casings corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads starting to get low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 66,961 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front wheel bearings have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 63,287 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 62,109 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 62,097 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 60,470 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm bush moving under braking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm bush moving under braking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 56,299 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play ON LIMIT NOW (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear tyres have light cracking in treads nearside and offside

Pass 8 Feb 2018 53,937 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 53,937 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 51,758 miles

Nearside Front slight wear

Pass 19 Jan 2016 50,019 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre punctured

Pass 13 Jan 2015 47,308 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 44,800 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 44,800 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 41,632 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 38,539 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 34,629 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2011 34,629 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 30,398 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 26,511 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 22,008 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 17,234 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 UFC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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