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KJ04 XCZ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

83,374 mi
Last recorded83,374 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 83,374 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2024 77,273 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2024 77,273 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2023 71,282 miles

advise rear tyers on limet advise nsr light has h20 in side but works ok light rust rear axel beam rec paint up and steel brake pipes

Fail 26 Oct 2023 71,282 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability 2 exsive play (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advise rear tyers on limet advise nsr light has h20 in side but works ok light rust rear axel beam rec paint up and steel brake pipes

Pass 24 Oct 2022 70,901 miles

advise brake pipes

Fail 23 Oct 2022 70,901 miles

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

advise brake pipes

advise disks liped rear sub fram corrosion

hand brake poor advise

Pass 29 Sep 2021 66,481 miles

advise disks marked

Fail 24 Sep 2021 76,481 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advise disks marked

Pass 7 Oct 2020 57,349 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 56,620 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 54,980 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)

advise changing tyres asap

plastic shields covering the underside preventing a thorough inspection

Pass 30 Mar 2017 51,478 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 48,740 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 45,234 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 41,300 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 37,882 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 32,858 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 28,936 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 25,333 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 22,068 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 18,236 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 14,290 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 14,270 miles

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

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 XCZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 XCZ, 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 XCZ registered?

KJ04 XCZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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