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KO04 ZBF

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

247,947 mi
Last recorded247,947 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 247,947 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 247,947 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 244,045 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 244,045 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 237,943 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 230,365 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 230,365 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 222,577 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 213,393 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 201,951 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

slight play in nearside & offside front hub assemblys/wheel bearings

Pass 23 Sep 2011 96,689 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 174,497 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 154,312 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front forward arm bush starting to split

offside front forward arm bush starting to split

offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 26 Sep 2008 123,761 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 88,282 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 ZBF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZBF, 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 ZBF registered?

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

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