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KT04 KZM

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,240 mi
Last recorded60,240 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT04 KZM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2026 60,240 miles

Corrosion on all prescribed areas, front/rear sub frames,all suspension and all brake components

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Replacement recommended....245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both....Replacement recommended (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Replacement recommended (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Replacement recommended (0.1 (b))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect All (5.3.2 (d))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2026 60,188 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Sat nav holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Corrosion on all prescribed areas, front/rear sub frames,all suspension and all brake components

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Replacement recommended....245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both....Replacement recommended (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Replacement recommended (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Replacement recommended (0.1 (b))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect All (5.3.2 (d))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2025 54,734 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 50,930 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2024 50,909 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 46,368 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 46,957 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 43,369 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 42,848 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush leaking oil (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 37,956 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both headlamp lenses dull

Pass 18 Jan 2018 33,454 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 29,241 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 29,241 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 29,241 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 27,782 miles

engine cover fitted

under cover fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2014 24,213 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 19,411 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

nearside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 29 Sep 2009 19,392 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 19,020 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 17,605 miles

o/s and n/s front tyre treads wearing on outter edges

o/s and n/s rear tyre treads getting low

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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KT04 KZM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KT04 KZM, 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 KT04 KZM registered?

KT04 KZM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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