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EX04 CKC

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,222 mi
Last recorded87,222 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX04 CKC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 87,222 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2025 82,838 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 79,567 miles
Fail 25 May 2024 79,566 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Feb 2023 71,144 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 57,245 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 57,239 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 49,268 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 49,268 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 41,285 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 41,281 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 38,102 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 37,148 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 35,746 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 34,548 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Feb 2016 34,547 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing Accelerator pedal (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing Parking brake (3.3.A.1b)

Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement Both leaking fluid (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Side repeater incorrect colour Both (1.4.A.2f)

Brake pad wear warning lamp on.

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance Both mirror (1.4.A.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 32,575 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 31,090 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 28,410 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 26,541 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 24,137 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 12 Feb 2010 22,507 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 19,576 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 16,005 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 11,151 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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EX04 CKC 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 EX04 CKC, 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 EX04 CKC registered?

EX04 CKC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 March 2004.

Is EX04 CKC safe to buy?

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