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KY04 LJN

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

139,347 mi
Last recorded139,347 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY04 LJN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2022 139,347 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 125,981 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge to wear bar indicators and extensively worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rears nearing wear bar indicators (5.2.3 (e))

slight play in offside inner rack joint

Pass 14 Dec 2020 124,512 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. late to apply (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear and n/s/f shockers very weak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 121,944 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front close to wear bar indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 121,939 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front close to wear bar indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 118,357 miles

advise underbody plastic to be removed to check pipes

Fail 15 Jun 2018 118,327 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded pipes to rear hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

advise underbody plastic to be removed to check pipes

Pass 19 Jun 2017 112,653 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2017 112,652 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Headlamp levelling device inoperative o/s/f sensor broken (1.7.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint as marked (2.5.B.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f tyre badly worn outer edge advise changing (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 106,340 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2015 100,153 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 94,653 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 94,649 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 86,335 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 86,331 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2012 76,224 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 67,911 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 67,858 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 58,778 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 48,220 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 25 Apr 2008 37,477 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 37,287 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 26,893 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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KY04 LJN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LJN, 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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KY04 LJN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 April 2004.

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