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MC04 KDZ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,275 mi
Last recorded161,275 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC04 KDZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2020 161,275 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2020 161,265 miles

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

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 157,712 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 149,026 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 142,217 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 135,269 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from left to right (3.6.B.2c)

under body trays fitted

Fail 29 Jul 2016 135,267 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint rear control arm as marked (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint front joint as marked (2.5.B.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from left to right (3.6.B.2c)

under body trays fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2015 129,316 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 118,622 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2013 109,110 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 22 Jul 2013 109,110 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Jul 2012 98,372 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 98,372 miles

Offside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 86,135 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 86,135 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 73,255 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 62,720 miles

Offside front foglamp lense smashed

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

Fail 29 Jul 2009 62,694 miles

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

Offside front foglamp lense smashed

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 49,925 miles

Centre Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 36,908 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 36,795 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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MC04 KDZ 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 MC04 KDZ, 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 MC04 KDZ registered?

MC04 KDZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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