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M5 KNO

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

90,873 mi
Last recorded90,873 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 KNO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 90,873 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main pipes to rear brake flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 89,270 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 88,561 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 88,128 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 87,945 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 87,212 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 85,990 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 84,881 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Oct 2018 84,880 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front side light flickering

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 84,085 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 82,888 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 80,872 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 79,317 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 76,730 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2013 76,716 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Offside front fog lamp inoperative..

Pass 13 Nov 2012 70,858 miles

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

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)

n/s/f tyre close to wear indicator

o/s/f brake disc corroded

o/s/f tyre cut in outer sidewall and close to wear indicator

Pass 16 Nov 2011 57,364 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 55,393 miles

adv both rear tyres wearing low to limits......

Fail 9 Apr 2010 50,239 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 50,239 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 43,133 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 32,947 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 31,443 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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M5 KNO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 M5 KNO, 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 M5 KNO registered?

M5 KNO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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