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KX04 KJP

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

144,716 mi
Last recorded144,716 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 144,716 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Indicator stalk slightly loose

Offside door mirror damaged

Plastic sill covers fitted

Rear suspension corroded

Washers poor

Fail 14 Mar 2018 144,715 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint Drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint Drop link (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust system corroded

Indicator stalk slightly loose

Offside door mirror damaged

Plastic sill covers fitted

Rear suspension corroded

Washers poor

Pass 25 Mar 2017 142,445 miles

Nearside front spot light damaged

Pass 21 Mar 2016 141,333 miles

FRONT FOG LAMP BROKEN

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON OUTER EDGE

Fail 18 Mar 2016 140,900 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint NEARSIDE FRONT OUTER LOWER (2.5.B.2a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

FRONT FOG LAMP BROKEN

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON OUTER EDGE

Fail 6 Mar 2015 124,598 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2015 124,598 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2014 107,077 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 107,077 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 88,556 miles

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

offside front fog lamp not working

Fail 13 Mar 2013 88,366 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

offside front fog lamp not working

Pass 29 Mar 2012 70,713 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 52,273 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2011 52,273 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 38,705 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 12 Mar 2010 38,705 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 21 Mar 2009 28,140 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 23,902 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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KX04 KJP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 KJP, 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 KJP registered?

KX04 KJP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 August 2004.

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