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AO04 WKS

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

164,895 mi
Last recorded164,895 miles
Recorded on31 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 WKS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2023 164,895 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear suspension and structure has signs of corrosion

Fail 25 May 2023 164,880 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear suspension and structure has signs of corrosion

Pass 6 May 2022 163,865 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

eml on

horn noise only just met requirements

Fail 5 May 2022 153,865 miles

Fuel system component leaking engine top + underside (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

eml on

horn noise only just met requirements

Pass 19 Aug 2020 152,544 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 147,875 miles

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

slight blow on rear exhaust

Fail 5 Aug 2019 147,875 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack arm (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

slight blow on rear exhaust

Pass 20 Nov 2017 136,375 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 127,178 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

nearside front tyre has a cut on outer side wall

Fail 30 Mar 2015 127,178 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

nearside front tyre has a cut on outer side wall

Pass 31 Mar 2014 113,219 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 103,750 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 94,386 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 94,386 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 81,844 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 65,216 miles

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 31 Mar 2009 50,883 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 39,210 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 26,991 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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AO04 WKS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AO04 WKS, 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 AO04 WKS registered?

AO04 WKS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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