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KO04 WZS

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

170,552 mi
Last recorded170,552 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2022 170,552 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2022 170,552 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 167,999 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2021 167,994 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 160,782 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 155,600 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 146,496 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 134,815 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 124,307 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 112,368 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 104,767 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 103,127 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated. Both sides rear brake pipes could not be fully assessed due to covered with grease. Rear exhaust bracket slightly deteriorated.

Pass 15 Jul 2013 90,550 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 77,578 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 62,905 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 45,296 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 33,673 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 33,672 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 27,761 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 21,497 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 21,495 miles

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

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)

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 WZS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 WZS, 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 WZS registered?

KO04 WZS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 August 2004.

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