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KP04 NBJ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

145,679 mi
Last recorded145,679 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP04 NBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024 145,679 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 142,447 miles

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 139,517 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 139,517 miles

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

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 132,307 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear ()

Fail 1 Dec 2020 132,307 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear ()

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 123,327 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

suspension corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2019 123,302 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front lower o/s n/s ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements o/s n/s (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency below requirements o/s n/s (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

suspension corroded

Pass 20 May 2016 118,161 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f front suspension arm ball joint has slight play

rear brake discs slightly worn

under trays fitted

Fail 13 May 2016 117,953 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

rear brake discs slightly worn

under trays fitted

Pass 15 May 2015 106,992 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight fluctuation on offside front brake application

Fail 15 May 2015 106,992 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight fluctuation on offside front brake application

Pass 2 Jun 2014 94,851 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 May 2014 94,839 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre inner side wall splitting

n/s/f tyre outer side wall damaged

Pass 9 May 2013 85,041 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 85,023 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 4 May 2012 75,184 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear seatbelts slow to retract

front brake discs slightly worn

front tyres worn unevenly

Pass 9 May 2011 65,511 miles

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

advise front discs worn

Pass 3 Jun 2010 54,733 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 12 May 2009 46,550 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 37,759 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on outside edge

nearside front tyre has chunck out of sidewall

Pass 2 May 2007 30,200 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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KP04 NBJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 KP04 NBJ, 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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KP04 NBJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 April 2004.

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