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KX04 JBA

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

161,633 mi
Last recorded161,633 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX04 JBA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2022 161,633 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 161,145 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 157,293 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 149,654 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 144,366 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 144,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2015 136,513 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 128,060 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 117,521 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 106,886 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 106,886 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 98,213 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 98,213 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 85,623 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2011 85,623 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 74,983 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 63,573 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 49,719 miles

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

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

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 JBA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 KX04 JBA, 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 JBA registered?

KX04 JBA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 August 2004.

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The MOT history for KX04 JBA shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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