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OE04 KWJ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

202,250 mi
Last recorded202,250 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE04 KWJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2023 202,250 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 193,482 miles

Engine cover, under tray and outer sill cover are fitted to testable items

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear metal brake pipe are starting to corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear metal brake pipe are starting to corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Park brake travel is getting low/long

Fail 5 Feb 2022 193,463 miles

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

Engine cover, under tray and outer sill cover are fitted to testable items

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear metal brake pipe are starting to corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear metal brake pipe are starting to corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Park brake travel is getting low/long

Pass 15 Feb 2021 191,825 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 191,778 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 188,317 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear anti roll bar D bush have slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm has slight play in its ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm has slight play in its ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2019 180,902 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 173,709 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 173,709 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre clamp (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy joint (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 166,691 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 161,225 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

engine cover fitted

under-tray fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2015 157,570 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 147,881 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 138,346 miles

both front tyres worn on outside edge

Pass 20 Jun 2012 123,999 miles

both rear tyres worn close to wear bars

Fail 14 Jun 2012 123,998 miles

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

both rear tyres worn close to wear bars

Pass 15 Jun 2011 107,424 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 92,720 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 83,390 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 83,390 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 74,193 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 60,423 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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OE04 KWJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 OE04 KWJ, 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 OE04 KWJ registered?

OE04 KWJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 June 2004.

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