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KJ04 UFM

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

162,725 mi
Last recorded162,725 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ04 UFM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2020 162,725 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 162,720 miles

Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar likely to become detached broken (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 154,836 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in greace (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears very low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 149,217 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 145,048 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 140,840 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 136,372 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust box outer skin is deteriorated

Pass 23 Jan 2014 123,886 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp washers not working.

Oil leak

Temporary repair to rear silencer box.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jan 2014 123,885 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp washers not working.

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2012 115,530 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 111,340 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 111,340 miles

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

offside front tyre close to legal limit

Pass 12 Oct 2010 105,427 miles

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

brake discs corroded front and rear, but brake readings good

Pass 6 Nov 2009 94,883 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside front tyre is splitting in the inside of sidwall

Pass 7 Nov 2008 68,317 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 42,010 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 41,378 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 UFM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 UFM, 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 UFM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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