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KO04 ECZ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

65,928 mi
Last recorded65,928 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO04 ECZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 65,928 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 64,576 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 63,360 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 60,652 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Slightly Dark (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Feb 2023 60,652 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Slightly Dark (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 60,424 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged gone dark (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 60,114 miles

front suspension struts corroding at bottom

Pass 8 Oct 2019 59,784 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 59,642 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 58,677 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 58,667 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 57,929 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 57,928 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 56,174 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 53,977 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 51,558 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 51,577 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 48,220 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

nearside front plastic sill damaged

Pass 5 Sep 2011 45,965 miles

cover under front of vehicle

Fail 1 Sep 2011 45,965 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

brake pedal low

cover under front of vehicle

Pass 3 Sep 2010 40,761 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

deep cut to s/wall tyre nsr

rear pads low

Fail 28 Aug 2010 40,752 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

deep cut to s/wall tyre nsr

rear pads low

Pass 28 Aug 2009 36,037 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 30,277 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 28,260 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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KO04 ECZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 KO04 ECZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KO04 ECZ registered?

KO04 ECZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 August 2004.

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