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KS04 WBJ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,331 mi
Last recorded104,331 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS04 WBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2018 104,331 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 104,330 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2017 92,010 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 84,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Nov 2016 84,767 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 72,751 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 Nov 2015 72,751 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM, REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM, REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 65,004 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 56,915 miles

Emissions too clean to test.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front/mid flexi section of exhaust is slightly damaged, not leaking.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Oct 2013 56,915 miles

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

Emissions too clean to test.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front/mid flexi section of exhaust is slightly damaged, not leaking.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Oct 2012 53,236 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

emission tested to clean

Pass 29 Oct 2012 53,236 miles

emission tested to clean

Fail 7 Oct 2011 49,296 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 49,296 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 44,121 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 38,472 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 32,064 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 27,631 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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KS04 WBJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KS04 WBJ, 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 KS04 WBJ registered?

KS04 WBJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 June 2004.

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The MOT history for KS04 WBJ shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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