CarVerify

Free Car Check

KW04 ZFD

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,361 mi
Last recorded77,361 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW04 ZFD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2020 77,361 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NS and OS (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS and OS to the rear hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS and OS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS and OS (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Feb 2020 77,264 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour NS and OS (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords NS and OS on the inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NS and OS (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS and OS to the rear hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS and OS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS and OS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 74,589 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS and OS anti-roll bar mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Undertrays fitted

Fail 14 Feb 2019 74,543 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS and OS anti-roll bar mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2018 72,514 miles

EML lit on dashboard

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded NS and OS (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 69,894 miles

EML lit on dashboard

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded NS and OS (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 66,816 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS and OS (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Feb 2016 66,814 miles

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS and OS (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 63,106 miles

Both rear tyres are worn on inner edge.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Feb 2015 63,096 miles

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

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

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

Both rear tyres are worn on inner edge.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2014 59,857 miles

Both front upper suspension arm,front bush,perished.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine light lit on dashboard.

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2013 56,314 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 52,087 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2011 47,204 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 47,204 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 46,031 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 38,997 miles

Rear No plate slightly deterriorated

Fail 25 Feb 2009 38,783 miles

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

Rear No plate slightly deterriorated

Pass 26 Feb 2008 30,652 miles

NSF Tyre inner side wall slight damage

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 23,762 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 23,742 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Number Plate Deteriorated

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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

KW04 ZFD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KW04 ZFD, 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

How do I check the history of KW04 ZFD?

You can check the full history of KW04 ZFD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KW04 ZFD registered?

KW04 ZFD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 March 2004.

Is KW04 ZFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW04 ZFD shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KW04 ZFD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KW04 ZFD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.