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KO04 ZWG

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,200 mi
Last recorded116,200 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO04 ZWG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 116,200 miles

Offside Rear tyre on wear indicators

condition front brake discs

rear brake pads look low

under trays fitted

Fail 23 May 2017 116,199 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inside cracks (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre on wear indicators

rear brake pads look low

under trays fitted

Pass 4 May 2016 109,628 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads look low

nearside front tyre side wall cuts

parking brake needs ajusting

Fail 3 May 2016 109,628 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads look low

nearside front tyre side wall cuts

parking brake needs ajusting

Fail 15 Apr 2016 109,338 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front brake pads look low

nearside rear tyre near wear indicators

rear brake pads look low

under trays fitted

Pass 16 May 2015 102,407 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 94,369 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2013 86,206 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2013 86,206 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 81,421 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 73,931 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 65,594 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 57,943 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 50,750 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 ZWG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 ZWG, 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 ZWG registered?

KO04 ZWG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 July 2004.

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