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EX04 RTZ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,374 mi
Last recorded130,374 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 130,374 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 125,951 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 119,103 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged faded (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2023 119,103 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged faded (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 115,759 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 115,759 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 113,780 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 111,972 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2020 110,634 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2020 110,634 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 108,667 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 106,861 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 105,316 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit NS/OS (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Mar 2017 105,316 miles

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

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush NS/OS (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit NS/OS (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 103,500 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 101,598 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 99,197 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 95,423 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 91,239 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 81,295 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2011 81,295 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 69,591 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 58,602 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 47,105 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 35,886 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 RTZ 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 RTZ, 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 RTZ registered?

EX04 RTZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 March 2004.

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