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KJ04 XBV

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

120,225 mi
Last recorded120,225 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ04 XBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 120,225 miles

both front tyres wearing outer edges

Pass 14 Jun 2016 118,599 miles

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 10 Jun 2016 118,599 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 11 May 2015 116,629 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 114,163 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 110,068 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 104,203 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 97,800 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 91,494 miles

Parking brake lever travel excess

Fail 24 Mar 2010 91,276 miles

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

Parking brake lever travel excess

Pass 28 Feb 2009 69,109 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 69,109 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

FRONT TRAILING ARM BUSH SHOWING WEAR

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 18 Feb 2008 52,126 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 41,061 miles

ADVISE: NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE REAR TYRES ON WEAR INDICATORS CENTRE TREAD

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 XBV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XBV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KJ04 XBV registered?

KJ04 XBV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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The MOT history for KJ04 XBV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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