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AO04 WKT

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

155,131 mi
Last recorded155,131 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 WKT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2022 155,131 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 145,016 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

unable to inspect sills due to side skirts

Fail 11 Oct 2021 144,543 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

unable to inspect sills due to side skirts

Pass 21 Oct 2020 134,404 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose centre section has been badly repaired (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust heat shield is insecure

noise inside rear drums when rotated

Fail 12 Oct 2020 134,236 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing parking brake (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose centre section has been badly repaired (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust heat shield is insecure

noise inside rear drums when rotated

Pass 22 Aug 2019 124,099 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2019 124,099 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 122,892 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 122,892 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 120,059 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 120,054 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 117,425 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 113,629 miles

Front oil leak

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Rear child seats fitted both sides preventing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Mar 2015 102,804 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 92,346 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 92,234 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 83,177 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 76,734 miles

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

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

n/s washer jet blocked

Pass 15 Mar 2011 68,849 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 61,874 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 61,874 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 60,390 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 50,072 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 41,546 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 30,726 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 WKT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 AO04 WKT, 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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AO04 WKT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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