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KS04 EKD

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

166,350 mi
Last recorded166,350 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS04 EKD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 166,350 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 161,413 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 152,021 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective n/s of silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 152,021 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective n/s of silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 137,440 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 127,110 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 126,962 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 123,305 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 118,178 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 108,473 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 102,648 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 927,841 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 85,011 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 76,173 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 68,065 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 60,694 miles

both rear tyre worn to legal limit

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 18 Nov 2011 56,883 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 51,447 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 42,827 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

unable to fully inspect outer sill due to covers being fitted

unable to fully inspect under vehicle due to covers being fitted

Fail 20 Nov 2009 42,796 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

unable to fully inspect outer sill due to covers being fitted

unable to fully inspect under vehicle due to covers being fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2008 34,295 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 25,031 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 25,031 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 23,023 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 23,023 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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KS04 EKD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 KS04 EKD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KS04 EKD registered?

KS04 EKD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 June 2004.

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