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KX04 JTE

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

164,870 mi
Last recorded164,870 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX04 JTE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 164,870 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 152,232 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 149,850 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 147,524 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 145,125 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2013 141,764 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front light cluster slightly deteriorated

Nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Offsdie front tyyre tread depth close to legal limit

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front light cluster slightly deteriorated

Offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Offside rear tyre tread cracking

Park brake controll pedal rubber missing

Slight freeplay at steeringwheel

Fail 27 Aug 2013 141,764 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front light cluster slightly deteriorated

Nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Offsdie front tyyre tread depth close to legal limit

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front light cluster slightly deteriorated

Offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Offside rear tyre tread cracking

Park brake controll pedal rubber missing

Slight freeplay at steeringwheel

Pass 15 Aug 2012 135,500 miles

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

offside rear brake slight bind

Pass 23 Aug 2011 131,566 miles

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

both rear tyres very low in tread

brake warning light on

rear brake pads low and slight bind from hubs

Pass 23 Jul 2010 120,903 miles

front near side and off side tyre are wearing on the inner edge

Pass 11 Aug 2009 114,141 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2009 114,088 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2008 103,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 9 Aug 2008 103,467 miles

Small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 10 Aug 2007 76,406 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)

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 JTE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JTE, 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 JTE registered?

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

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