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KO04 ZDL

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

120,645 mi
Last recorded120,645 miles
Recorded on18 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO04 ZDL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 May 2024 120,645 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under vehicle and components has corrosion around

Vehicle under covers not allowing full inspection on some components

Pass 30 Mar 2023 94,093 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2023 94,093 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 87,856 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 87,856 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 82,221 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

underbody shield fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2019 72,693 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 72,693 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 65,778 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 65,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 58,875 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 58,875 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 57,563 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2015 54,261 miles

Offside Front drivers door mirror glass discoloured

Pass 23 Oct 2014 49,115 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers over door sills

drivers door mirrow discoloured

nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge

Fail 23 Oct 2014 49,115 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers over door sills

drivers door mirrow discoloured

nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 24 Oct 2013 45,224 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers over door sills

nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 24 Oct 2012 39,025 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Oct 2012 39,025 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2011 34,495 miles

under trays fitted/covers over door sills

Pass 25 Oct 2010 30,594 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

under trays fitted

Fail 20 Oct 2010 30,544 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2009 26,480 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

covers over door sills

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2008 22,316 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 18,545 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2007 18,545 miles

under trays fitted

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 ZDL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 ZDL, 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 ZDL registered?

KO04 ZDL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 August 2004.

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