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23 KOR

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

129,559 mi
Last recorded129,559 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration23 KOR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 129,559 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 128,995 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 125,836 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 120,088 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 116,460 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 116,460 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link rod (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 114,833 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Feb 2021 114,833 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 113,895 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 110,586 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 110,585 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 108,205 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 106,000 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 101,364 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 101,364 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 97,312 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 92,866 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 88,352 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 88,352 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 82,187 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 73,383 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 64,868 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 64,865 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2009 54,304 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 44,614 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 34,354 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2007 34,265 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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23 KOR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 23 KOR, 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 23 KOR registered?

23 KOR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 March 2004.

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