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LK04 KNZ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

43,825 mi
Last recorded43,825 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK04 KNZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 43,825 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 41,925 miles

Noise from engine

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 38,787 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 38,787 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 36,522 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 34,547 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 30,999 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 21 Feb 2020 27,917 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 27,917 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 25,752 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 22,625 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 22,144 miles

front tyres worn to 3mm tread depth

Pass 16 Feb 2016 21,543 miles

front tyres wearing

Pass 19 Feb 2015 20,852 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2014 20,131 miles

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 14 Feb 2013 19,005 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 17,998 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 16,809 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 15,165 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 13,320 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 11,752 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 10,188 miles

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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LK04 KNZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LK04 KNZ, 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 LK04 KNZ registered?

LK04 KNZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 March 2004.

Is LK04 KNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LK04 KNZ shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LK04 KNZ have outstanding finance?

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