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MT04 CZA

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

172,379 mi
Last recorded172,379 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT04 CZA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 172,379 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2024 165,541 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 151,659 miles

suspension, suspension components, subframe, chassis, coil spring, hub, fuel pipe and brake pipe are corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2022 148,803 miles

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

suspenssion, suspenssion components, subframe, chassis, brake pipe and fuel pipe are slightly corroded.

Fail 17 Nov 2022 148,803 miles

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

suspenssion, suspenssion components, subframe, chassis, brake pipe and fuel pipe are slightly corroded.

Pass 19 Nov 2021 143,217 miles

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 143,217 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 142,931 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 140,465 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 138,362 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 136,206 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 133,375 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 131,057 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 129,001 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 12,500 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 114,803 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

centre exhaust braket corroded

engine management light on

oil leaks engine and gearbox

Pass 28 May 2011 106,800 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 89,317 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 27 May 2009 67,280 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2009 67,280 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2008 49,331 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 27,989 miles

both number plates starting to disfiger

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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MT04 CZA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 MT04 CZA, 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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MT04 CZA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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