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KR04 JXK

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2015
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

187,114 mi
Last recorded187,114 miles
Recorded on20 May 2014
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR04 JXK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2014 187,114 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 187,114 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 174,630 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 174,630 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 158,370 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2013 158,370 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 145,869 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 145,869 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Jun 2012 128,608 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 109,666 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 109,666 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 88,414 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 66,567 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 64,973 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 57,748 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 48,640 miles

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

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

o.s.f steering arm has slight play

Pass 29 Dec 2007 39,771 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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KR04 JXK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KR04 JXK, 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 KR04 JXK registered?

KR04 JXK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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