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KM04 GJX

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

112,631 mi
Last recorded112,631 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM04 GJX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 112,631 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Both sides (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Sub-frame mount bushes perishing

Fail 29 Nov 2022 112,631 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Both sides (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Sub-frame mount bushes perishing

Pass 30 Nov 2021 102,107 miles

Coolant level warning

Exhaust hanger deteriorating

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both fronts on limit (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside front arch liner damaged but secure

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil moisture

Power steering noisy

Rear subframe mount bushes perishing

Rear suspension bushes perishing

Fail 23 Nov 2021 102,107 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Straight arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Straight arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Coolant level warning

Exhaust hanger deteriorating

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside front arch liner damaged but secure

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil moisture

Power steering noisy

Rear subframe mount bushes perishing

Rear suspension bushes perishing

Pass 23 Oct 2020 99,759 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 96,586 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 May 2018 94,248 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 94,247 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2017 91,959 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2016 88,588 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 10 May 2016 88,580 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop Link (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 85,545 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2014 82,019 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 May 2014 82,019 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 May 2013 78,338 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 74,786 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 69,050 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2011 69,046 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 61,128 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 51,343 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 51,343 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 37,772 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 27,272 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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KM04 GJX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 KM04 GJX, 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 KM04 GJX registered?

KM04 GJX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 April 2004.

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