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ML04 EXC

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

123,289 mi
Last recorded123,289 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML04 EXC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 123,289 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

all rear suspension /brake pipes/subframe coated in grease

Pass 7 Apr 2025 118,826 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2025 118,811 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2024 113,516 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 109,233 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 104,191 miles

NS ball joint boot split

NSR indicator flashing white

front number plate damaged

play OS ball joint (frontmost arm)

Pass 23 Mar 2021 99,302 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated forwardmost arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 95,348 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 95,337 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached rear track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2019 89,683 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 86,564 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 83,052 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 77,325 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 73,898 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 66,204 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 59,203 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 53,389 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 46,603 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 35,380 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 26,650 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 19,457 miles

n/S/F outer door handle sticking

Pass 14 Mar 2007 14,187 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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ML04 EXC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 ML04 EXC, 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 ML04 EXC registered?

ML04 EXC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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