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KO04 EXU

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

141,105 mi
Last recorded141,105 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO04 EXU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2023 141,105 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion on braking and suspension

Pass 2 Mar 2022 136,984 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 136,061 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Sides (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 134,530 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2020 134,529 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases emmisoon need to be done (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 125,444 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

eml lights on and off on dashboard

Fail 22 Jan 2019 125,444 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

eml lights on and off on dashboard

Pass 22 Jan 2018 113,964 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 109,851 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 109,851 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 100,260 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 10 Mar 2016 100,260 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 90,209 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 90,209 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)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 79,076 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 68,415 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions too clean to register

engine management light on

Pass 15 Mar 2012 56,065 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front brake discs blue due to heat

Fail 15 Mar 2012 56,065 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front brake discs blue due to heat

Pass 13 Apr 2011 51,302 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)

boot liner trim fitted preventing a full inspection of the rear suspension upper mounts

engine undertray fitted

front brake discs wearing

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged and tread wearing heavily on the outer edge

nearside rear inner side light innoperative

offside front tyre wearing on both edges

plastic engine covers fitted preventing a full inspection of the under bonnet fuel and brake lines

plastic outer sill covers fitted

plastic undertrays fitted over the majority of the vehicle underside preventing a full inspection of the front to rear fuel and brake lines

Pass 14 Apr 2010 47,124 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

boot liner trim fitted preventing a full inspection of the rear suspension upper mounts

both rear tyres wearing low

engine undertray fitetd

nearside front tyre wearing on the outer edge

nearside rear inner sidelight innoperative

plastic engine covers fitted preventing a full inspection of the under bonnet fuel and brake lines

plastic outer sill covers fitted

plastic undertrays fitted over the majority of the vehicle underside preventing a full inspection of the front to rear fuel and brake lines

Pass 30 Apr 2009 43,674 miles

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

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

engine undertray fitted

plastic engine covers fitted preventing a full inspection of the under bonnet fuel and brake lines

plastic outer sill covers fitted

plastic undertrays fitted over the majority of the vehicle underside preventing a full inspection of the front to rear fuel and brake lines

Pass 23 Apr 2008 39,047 miles

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

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

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

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

engine undertray fitted

nearside steering rack gaiter damp, probable spillage/ leakage from above

plastic engine covers fitted

plastic outer sill covers fitted

plastic undertrays fitted over the majority of the vehicle underside

Pass 5 Jul 2007 30,005 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 EXU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 EXU, 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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KO04 EXU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 July 2004.

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