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K99 BRA

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,847 mi
Last recorded80,847 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK99 BRA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 80,847 miles

Both front macpherson strut top bearing slightly rough

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside door check strap broken/missing

Fail 16 Dec 2024 80,847 miles

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

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

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

Both front macpherson strut top bearing slightly rough

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside door check strap broken/missing

Fail 12 Dec 2024 80,813 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working led in wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy effecting beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 76,820 miles

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

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 76,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside park brake effort only 1/3rd that of offside indicating an issue

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

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 73,450 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 73,450 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2021 68,913 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 63,941 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 63,941 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 60,247 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 53,950 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 53,950 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cross strut (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 51,765 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt cross strut (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 48,257 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 45,563 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 42,904 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 40,469 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 37,874 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 32,197 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 28,229 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 23,455 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 18,496 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 12,868 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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K99 BRA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K99 BRA, 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 K99 BRA registered?

K99 BRA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 November 2004.

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