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KM04 XJF

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

111,088 mi
Last recorded111,088 miles
Recorded on27 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM04 XJF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2023 111,088 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

both headlamp beam patterns require attention soon (lens)

slight oil leak gear box area

Pass 30 May 2022 101,933 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

surface corrosion to brake pipes and rear subframe

Pass 1 May 2021 91,231 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 84,437 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 80,522 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2019 80,522 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 69,971 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 69,968 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint BBJ (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases PIPE MEETS B BOX SPLITTING (7.1.2)

Pass 26 May 2017 68,905 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust corroded and slightly blowing (7.1.2)

Fail 19 May 2017 68,874 miles

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

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust corroded and slightly blowing (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 67,358 miles

Exhaust Cenre hanger missing

Exhaust System in poor condition at middle and rear

Fail 22 Apr 2016 67,358 miles

Centre Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Exhaust Cenre hanger missing

Exhaust System in poor condition at middle and rear

Pass 18 Apr 2015 65,614 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 18 Apr 2015 65,614 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 63,170 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 60,896 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 58,577 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 52,073 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 52,073 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE WEARING LOW AT BOTH SIDES.

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS AT BOTH SIDES.

Pass 12 Apr 2010 44,654 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 44,654 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 60,216 miles

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 4 Jun 2008 33,029 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 22,108 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 XJF 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 70.8%.

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 XJF, 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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KM04 XJF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 April 2004.

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