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KX04 BJP

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

101,204 mi
Last recorded101,204 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX04 BJP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 101,204 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2025 97,364 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2025 97,358 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 93,446 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 91,882 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

large undertrays fitted.

Pass 22 Sep 2022 88,386 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 87,400 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 87,386 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 85,427 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 82,281 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 82,281 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 76,962 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 71,092 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 71,067 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 64,903 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 59,049 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 51,760 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 51,760 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2013 45,566 miles

both rear tyres small cracks in walls

Fail 10 Aug 2012 38,900 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn

nearside rear tyre deep cracking outer edge

offside rear tyre deep cracking outer edge

Pass 10 Aug 2012 38,900 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn

nearside rear tyre deep cracking outer edge

offside rear tyre deep cracking outer edge

Pass 4 Aug 2011 29,947 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 27,994 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 26,164 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 26,164 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 30 Jul 2008 24,640 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 24,640 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 23,277 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 23,277 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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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KX04 BJP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 KX04 BJP, 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 KX04 BJP registered?

KX04 BJP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 August 2004.

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