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KM04 DZD

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

229,177 mi
Last recorded229,177 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM04 DZD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 229,177 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 214,249 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 200,681 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (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))

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

tyre treads wearing low

Pass 28 Oct 2021 197,534 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2021 197,534 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 187,797 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 175,321 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 162,030 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 154,879 miles

nearside headlamp misted

slight oil leak

Fail 10 Oct 2017 154,878 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside headlamp misted

offside rear camber requires adjustment

oil leak

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

slight play in nearside rear anti roll bar link

Pass 2 Mar 2017 152,001 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)

engine management light on

oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2016 147,084 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2016 147,084 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

coil spring broken both front (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 138,844 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 138,844 miles

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

engine management light is on

Pass 12 Feb 2014 128,988 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 128,987 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 103,274 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 84,142 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 78,232 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2010 64,930 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2009 39,851 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 21,961 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 DZD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 DZD, 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 DZD registered?

KM04 DZD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 April 2004.

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The MOT history for KM04 DZD shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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