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KV04 JDZ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

120,642 mi
Last recorded120,642 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV04 JDZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2022 120,642 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 117,053 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 114,969 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 114,964 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2019 112,594 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

OIL LEAK UNDER TRAY

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2018 109,874 miles

ADVICE ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON.

Offside Front TYRE OUTER WALL CUT SLIGHTLY.

Fail 14 May 2018 109,871 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play +N/S/F LOWER BALL JOINT NOT CHECKED. (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

ADVICE ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON.

Offside Front TYRE OUTER WALL CUT SLIGHTLY.

Pass 13 Oct 2016 101,445 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2016 101,416 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 94,239 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 86,339 miles

See seperate advisory sheet

Pass 17 Sep 2013 66,552 miles

see seperate advisory sheet

Pass 8 Oct 2012 67,030 miles

See seperate advisory sheet

Pass 24 May 2011 55,468 miles

EM light on

smell of diesel from engine area

Pass 27 Apr 2010 45,573 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 37,520 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 31,536 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 25,215 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 25,212 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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KV04 JDZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KV04 JDZ, 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 KV04 JDZ registered?

KV04 JDZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 March 2004.

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