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KW04 ZJV

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,179 mi
Last recorded79,179 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW04 ZJV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 79,179 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 76,563 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 74,196 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper droplink cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play borderline excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 71,775 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link cover splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 69,380 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2022 69,326 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective clip insecure (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 67,154 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre to rear bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2021 67,154 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective centre to rear bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 65,618 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2020 65,618 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 63,418 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 61,061 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 58,135 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 58,129 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 55,078 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 52,207 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 46,941 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 41,903 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 36,956 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 36,956 miles

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

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 32,866 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 28,214 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

offside front tyre is perished.

Pass 13 Feb 2009 24,263 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 20,025 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 17,564 miles

engine cover fitted.

n/s/f tyre is worn close to the limit on the outer edge.

o/s/f tyre is worn close to the limit on the outer edge.

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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KW04 ZJV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol 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 KW04 ZJV, 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 KW04 ZJV registered?

KW04 ZJV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 March 2004.

Is KW04 ZJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW04 ZJV shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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