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KC04 GZX

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

181,681 mi
Last recorded181,681 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC04 GZX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2017 181,681 miles

Nearside Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front wing and the moulding are damaged.

Nearside repeater cover is damaged.

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2017 140,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Indicator switch faulty front and rear indicator does not stays on (1.4.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp corroded and broken. (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both sides (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front wing and the moulding are damaged.

Nearside repeater cover is damaged.

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 149,767 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Nov 2016 149,766 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 128,994 miles

Both rear brake hoses perishing

Both rear coil springs badly corroded

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

Rear brake pipe above axle is corroded

engine and under body covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

handbrake warning light stays on when released (lever not getting pulled back fully)

knocking from nearside front when going over brake rollers cannot detect any play in suspension

nearside side repeater has 50% of the lights working and is slightly discoloured

Fail 26 Nov 2015 128,969 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Both rear brake hoses perishing

Both rear coil springs badly corroded

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

Rear brake pipe above axle is corroded

engine and under body covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

handbrake warning light stays on when released (lever not getting pulled back fully)

knocking from nearside front when going over brake rollers cannot detect any play in suspension

nearside side repeater has 50% of the lights working and is slightly discoloured

Pass 3 Dec 2014 114,454 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Dec 2014 114,454 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine has a bad air leak from the inlet manifold area

engine managment light on

Pass 3 Dec 2013 100,588 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s rear brake pipe rusting

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge and wearing low

o/s front tyre worn bad on inner edge

slight noise from o/s front wheel bearing

Fail 30 Nov 2013 100,363 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s rear brake pipe rusting

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge and wearing low

o/s front tyre worn bad on inner edge

slight noise from o/s front wheel bearing

Pass 30 Nov 2012 81,566 miles

EML light on dash

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 71,537 miles

EM light on

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 5 Dec 2011 71,522 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

EM light on

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

offside headlamp loose

Pass 4 Dec 2010 65,065 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2010 65,065 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 50,410 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2009 50,407 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2008 42,901 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 34,442 miles

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

Front brake pads becoming low.

Pass 20 Apr 2007 31,810 miles

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

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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

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KC04 GZX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KC04 GZX, 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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KC04 GZX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 April 2004.

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