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MK04 ZRJ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

161,194 mi
Last recorded161,194 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK04 ZRJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 161,194 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack arm play ()

vehicle underside dry

Fail 10 Nov 2025 161,186 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack arm play ()

vehicle underside dry

Pass 6 Nov 2024 156,704 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 153,970 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch weak (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 149,186 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 144,204 miles

rear end dry

Pass 11 Nov 2020 140,825 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 136,682 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 136,276 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 134,183 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 131,585 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 126,155 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 120,829 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 113,924 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 106,695 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 97,640 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 91,833 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 83,838 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 83,838 miles

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) locking device missing (3.1.4b)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 74,672 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 74,664 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake advise long travel.

o/s/f foglamp insecure on one fixing

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 ZRJ 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 85.7%.

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 MK04 ZRJ, 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 ZRJ registered?

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

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The MOT history for MK04 ZRJ shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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