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KY04 HJC

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

163,053 mi
Last recorded163,053 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY04 HJC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2023 163,053 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 163,053 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2022 156,747 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front inner wing areas both sides to all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Under trays fitted

underside of vehicle has surface rust at rear

Pass 2 Dec 2021 145,693 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 145,693 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 137,867 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 126,115 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 May 2019 126,103 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 May 2018 98,899 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 98,893 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 25 May 2017 77,502 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 20 Apr 2016 48,217 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 46,626 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 44,175 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 41,129 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 41,111 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 38,735 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 36,486 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 27 Apr 2010 32,411 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 27,662 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2008 21,427 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 16,640 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 16,640 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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KY04 HJC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 KY04 HJC, 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 KY04 HJC registered?

KY04 HJC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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