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KO04 ZWN

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

158,411 mi
Last recorded158,411 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2020 158,411 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2020 158,410 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 151,705 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 1 Mar 2019 151,705 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected light on dash (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre flat

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2018 147,483 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 147,483 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 139,280 miles

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)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 139,280 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported steel mount corroded and broken off (7.1.1)

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)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 128,859 miles

Front bonnet release handle broken

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint forward facing arm (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 6 May 2015 121,261 miles

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

front tyres have rips in side walls but not to cords

Fail 5 May 2015 121,261 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front tyres have rips in side walls but not to cords

Pass 14 May 2014 111,731 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 111,730 miles

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

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

n/s handbrake effort

n/s mirror loose

Fail 24 Sep 2013 108,647 miles

Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 108,647 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 101,075 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Jul 2011 90,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 90,428 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 80,605 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 68,501 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 54,935 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 54,935 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2007 38,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s h/brake needs adjust ment

Pass 1 Aug 2007 38,737 miles

o/s h/brake needs adjust ment

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 ZWN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 ZWN, 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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KO04 ZWN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 August 2004.

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