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KC04 ZTX

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

149,187 mi
Last recorded149,187 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC04 ZTX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 149,187 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside head lamp misty

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside head lamp misty

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2024 146,324 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 142,369 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 138,761 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 138,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 136,288 miles

corrosion to- brake pipes & suspension components

rear indicators faded

under -trays obscuring some components

Pass 8 Jan 2018 131,385 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

brake efforts distortion

indicators faded

n/s/f track rod end play/wear

suspension/brake pipes corrosion,underbody mud/dirt,poor visibility

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Fail 8 Jan 2018 131,385 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

brake efforts distortion

indicators faded

n/s/f track rod end play/wear

n/s/f tyre sidewalls runflat damage

suspension/brake pipes corrosion,underbody mud/dirt,poor visibility

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Pass 3 Jan 2017 124,891 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake pipes starting corrosion

o/s mirror deteriorated

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Fail 3 Jan 2017 124,891 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake pipes starting corrosion

handbrake mechanism faulty/seizing

o/s mirror deteriorated

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

unable to assess some areas due to covers

unable to properly assess rear hubs/tyres/efforts etc due to bind

Pass 8 Jan 2016 122,355 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 113,799 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2014 107,282 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 102,627 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2013 102,627 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 8,946 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 85,622 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 85,621 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 75,973 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 66,224 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 50,090 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 ZTX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 ZTX, 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 ZTX registered?

KC04 ZTX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 June 2004.

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The MOT history for KC04 ZTX shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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