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NJ04 KGN

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

57,934 mi
Last recorded57,934 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ04 KGN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2015 57,934 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 56,108 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 53,439 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 50,210 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight misting of fuel at front of engine

Pass 14 Jul 2011 45,959 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 41,085 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 28 Jul 2009 34,866 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 29,046 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front tyre has a cut deep enough to reach cords but less than 25mm in length

Pass 27 Jul 2007 22,733 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 22,733 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)

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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NJ04 KGN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 NJ04 KGN, 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 NJ04 KGN registered?

NJ04 KGN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 2004.

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