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KO04 EER

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

102,983 mi
Last recorded102,983 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO04 EER
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 102,983 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2026 102,983 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Jul 2026 102,979 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 102,023 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2023 102,023 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 93,861 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jun 2022 93,861 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jun 2022 93,857 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 86,206 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 78,586 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2020 78,586 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 68,872 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 68,864 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 59,324 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 51,916 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 50,963 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 46,035 miles

corrosion to nearside front coil spring

front brake discs worn/lipped

movement in front suspension bush's

Fail 10 Sep 2015 45,857 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

corrosion to nearside front coil spring

front brake discs worn/lipped

movement in front suspension bush's

Pass 27 Sep 2014 38,728 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres perished

offside front tyre badly worn outer edge

Pass 10 Oct 2013 31,488 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 30,602 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)

Fail 7 Jun 2013 30,602 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)

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

Fail 2 Jun 2012 26,689 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 26,689 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 22,819 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 19,979 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 19,979 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 16,282 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 13,843 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 11,754 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)

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 EER is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 KO04 EER, 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 KO04 EER registered?

KO04 EER is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 July 2004.

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