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KM04 CFF

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

83,781 mi
Last recorded83,781 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM04 CFF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 83,781 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 79,838 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides rear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides rear have started to crack. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both side front. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides front. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 79,834 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides rear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides rear have started to crack. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both side front. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides front. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 75,452 miles

Nearside Front Fog light not working

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc is also corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 75,452 miles

Nearside Front Fog light not working

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc is also corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 69,982 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 65,276 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 65,238 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 59,628 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 56,783 miles

Tyres perished

Pass 9 Aug 2019 56,644 miles

Parking brake not returning correctly

Fail 9 Aug 2019 56,644 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding Both (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake not returning correctly

Pass 31 Jul 2018 56,498 miles

Parking brake slow to release

Fail 31 Jul 2018 56,498 miles

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

Parking brake slow to release

Pass 6 Jul 2017 56,294 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 56,292 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside rear brake disc corroded

Rear brake imbalance

Pass 11 Jul 2016 56,048 miles

Near side rear brake disc corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2015 55,213 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 54,391 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 53,786 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 51,249 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 46,900 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 41,046 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 33,650 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 33,650 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)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 27,384 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 19,664 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 CFF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 KM04 CFF, 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 CFF registered?

KM04 CFF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 April 2004.

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