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KO04 XRX

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

74,155 mi
Last recorded74,155 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO04 XRX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 74,155 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 72,611 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 71,725 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 70,909 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 69,831 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 68,787 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 68,787 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 67,238 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 67,238 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 65,440 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 65,438 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2017 62,380 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 55,797 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 49,716 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 47,193 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 47,193 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 43,769 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 41,032 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 38,081 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 35,913 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 32,905 miles

Both Front Tyres Have Slight Wall Damage

N/S/F Tyre Close To Legal Limit

N/S/R Tyre Perishing

Noise From Front Of Engine Area

Under Cover Plastic Trims Fitted--Limited View Of Steering & Suspension--Plastic Trims Covering Sills --Limited View Of Corrosion Or Damage

Pass 17 Dec 2007 28,540 miles

both front brake pads look low

both front brake discs lipped

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 XRX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XRX, 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 XRX registered?

KO04 XRX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 August 2004.

Is KO04 XRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KO04 XRX shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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