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KC04 GZU

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

83,944 mi
Last recorded83,944 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC04 GZU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 83,944 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 76,615 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 70,692 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 70,681 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 65,487 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 60,813 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 May 2021 60,760 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 26 May 2020 57,960 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 57,960 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2019 51,868 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2019 51,867 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 46,061 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 37,943 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 32,807 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 29,067 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2014 27,313 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 26,310 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 24,875 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 22,946 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 21,688 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 20,332 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 18,670 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2007 17,033 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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KC04 GZU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 KC04 GZU, 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 KC04 GZU registered?

KC04 GZU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 May 2004.

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The MOT history for KC04 GZU shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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