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MB04 MLK

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

72,906 mi
Last recorded72,906 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMB04 MLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2024 72,906 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 68,367 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2023 68,367 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2022 67,793 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 64,847 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2020 62,052 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 58,518 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 56,005 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 54,174 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 52,187 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 50,223 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 48,296 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 43,131 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 39,185 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 35,152 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 30,145 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 25,489 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 20,621 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 17,435 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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MB04 MLK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 MB04 MLK, 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 MB04 MLK registered?

MB04 MLK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 July 2004.

Is MB04 MLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for MB04 MLK shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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