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MK04 ZPP

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

146,886 mi
Last recorded146,886 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK04 ZPP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2020 146,886 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 137,708 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

both front flex brake hose look to be perished but inspection difficult

Pass 9 Mar 2018 133,518 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 133,518 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 128,124 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 120,538 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 120,538 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 112,448 miles

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

advise tracking to be checked

plastic covers under car

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 27 Feb 2015 112,448 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

advise tracking to be checked

plastic covers under car

Pass 4 Mar 2014 103,348 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 96,355 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 4 Mar 2013 96,345 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 89,486 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 81,362 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 74,219 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

n/s/f tyre worn on edge/advise tracing check

Pass 28 Feb 2009 39,832 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 57,706 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 44,752 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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MK04 ZPP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MK04 ZPP, 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 MK04 ZPP registered?

MK04 ZPP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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