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KM04 CDZ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

112,923 mi
Last recorded112,923 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM04 CDZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 112,923 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 112,923 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2018 105,632 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 103,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

both front tyres starting to crack 225/45r17

Fail 25 Feb 2017 103,645 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both 225/45r17 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

both front tyres starting to crack 225/45r17

Pass 7 Mar 2016 90,399 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply cords

Offside Front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply cords

Fail 7 Mar 2016 90,399 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply cords

Offside Front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply cords

Fail 17 Feb 2016 89,691 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn on edges 225/45r17 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 77,916 miles

front brake hoses slightly chafed, both front lower ball joints have slight play.

Fail 12 Jan 2015 77,916 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

front brake hoses slightly chafed, both front lower ball joints have slight play.

Pass 17 Feb 2014 72,644 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2013 68,025 miles

o/s/f fog light not working

Fail 19 Feb 2013 68,023 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f fog light not working

Pass 17 Feb 2012 64,946 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 61,318 miles

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

air intake pipe insecure

engine management light illuminated

Fail 4 Feb 2011 61,317 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

air intake pipe insecure

engine management light illuminated

Pass 2 Dec 2009 59,523 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 52,420 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 44,445 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 44,445 miles

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

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

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

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

all 4 front suspension bushes starting to split/debond

cluster inop

front tyre valve very long

Pass 26 Mar 2007 34,873 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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KM04 CDZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 KM04 CDZ, 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 KM04 CDZ registered?

KM04 CDZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 April 2004.

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The MOT history for KM04 CDZ shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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