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KY04 HJJ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,071 mi
Last recorded106,071 miles
Recorded on4 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY04 HJJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2016 106,071 miles

Play in nearside front inner steering arm joint

Fail 3 May 2016 106,071 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in nearside front inner steering arm joint

Strong advise nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 17 Jun 2015 100,230 miles

Both rear tyres have slight cracking

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jun 2015 100,230 miles

Both rear tyres have slight cracking

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jun 2014 93,334 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 85,785 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 78,085 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 69,926 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 62,768 miles

drivers door air bag missing at time of test

Pass 29 Apr 2009 53,888 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 53,887 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)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 42,121 miles

Nearside front tyre has a small cut in the sidewall but not exposing cords or plies

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Apr 2008 42,099 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front inner brake pads worn low

Nearside front tyre has a small cut in the sidewall but not exposing cords or plies

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 32,362 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake pads wearing thin

offside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

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 HJJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KY04 HJJ, 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 HJJ registered?

KY04 HJJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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