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KO04 EXZ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

154,611 mi
Last recorded154,611 miles
Recorded on20 May 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO04 EXZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2020 154,611 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 153,695 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 149,238 miles

Nearside 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 suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 145,283 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 141,168 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)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 141,168 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Fail 6 Apr 2016 141,166 miles

Headlamp aim too high nearside (1.8)

Headlamp aim too high offside (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

service brake just met limit

Pass 3 Apr 2015 131,391 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2014 113,960 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)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 94,263 miles

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

both front tyres worn out on outer edges

exhaust rear silencer outer casing badly corroded

slight rear brake immbalance

Fail 14 Mar 2013 94,263 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres worn out on outer edges

exhaust rear silencer outer casing badly corroded

slight rear brake immbalance

Pass 2 Apr 2012 80,646 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 80,645 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 73,354 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

both front tyres wearing on the outer edge, nearside heavily

engine undertray fitted

plastic engine cover 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

rear brake discs wearing

Fail 3 Jun 2011 73,354 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

both front tyres wearing on the outer edge, nearside heavily

engine undertray fitted

front and rear brake discs wearing, front's heavily

plastic engine cover 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 28 May 2010 64,025 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 54,526 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 54,526 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Jul 2008 48,820 miles

Front and rear discs worn and scored.

Fail 18 Jul 2008 48,652 miles

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

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

Front and rear discs worn and scored.

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 38,734 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 EXZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EXZ, 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 EXZ registered?

KO04 EXZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 July 2004.

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