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EO04 KVV

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO04 KVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026
Pass 16 May 2025

front number plate deteriorated

rear metal brake pipes corroded, covered in grease

rear springs rusty

Fail 13 Mar 2025

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken sitting on edge of cup (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn back (steel) arm , marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn back ( steel) arm , marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced next to suspension component, near fuel tank, marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working replaced 2x 5 watt bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

front number plate deteriorated

rear springs rusty

Pass 24 Feb 2024

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear metal brake pipes corroded, greased (1.1.11 (c))

both rear brake flexi hoses starting to perish slight

n/s/r tyre's low 2mm

rear springs corroding

Pass 22 Feb 2023

both rear brake flexi hoses perishing

both rear springs corroding

Pass 11 Mar 2022

o/s/r anti roll bar link bush perished

o/s/r shock slight weak

rear metal brake pipes corroding covered in grease

Pass 22 Feb 2021

o/s/r tyre's getting low 3mm

wear to o/s/r anti roll bar link

Pass 17 Feb 2020

both rear brake flexi hoses starting to perish

o/s/r shock weak

Pass 5 Mar 2019 125,437 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded springs rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 119,282 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 119,247 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 110,747 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush back suspension arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

slight wheel bearing play to n/s/f

Pass 7 Mar 2016 103,820 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2016 103,659 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside EML ON

Pass 9 Mar 2015 95,992 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)

Oil leak

both front tyres wear outside edge

Pass 11 Mar 2014 88,608 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 81,611 miles

both front suspension arm rubber bushes starting to crack

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 3 Mar 2012 76,406 miles

rear number plate starting to disfigure

slight corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

tested in wet conditions

Pass 7 Mar 2011 71,213 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 63,514 miles

both rear tyres 3mm

Fail 12 Mar 2010 63,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

both rear tyres 3mm

Pass 2 Mar 2009 56,065 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 46,732 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 46,732 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 34,983 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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EO04 KVV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EO04 KVV, 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 EO04 KVV registered?

EO04 KVV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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