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KW04 YJM

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

149,135 mi
Last recorded149,135 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW04 YJM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 149,135 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 149,098 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 143,998 miles

Nearside undertrays fitted

Fail 2 Sep 2015 143,994 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working door mirror indicator (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working door mirror indicator (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2014 136,356 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 131,616 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 99,680 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 80,287 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 68,660 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 68,541 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Aug 2009 62,546 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 62,546 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 52,687 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 51,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 51,504 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 45,569 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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KW04 YJM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KW04 YJM, 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 KW04 YJM registered?

KW04 YJM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 July 2004.

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The MOT history for KW04 YJM shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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