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KA04 SVR

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

146,303 mi
Last recorded146,303 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA04 SVR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 146,303 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Jun 2026 146,303 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2025 140,228 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 132,736 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 126,389 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and Offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back Box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Jul 2022 126,389 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and Offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back Box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 115,546 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 110,113 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 104,952 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 96,320 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 96,314 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 88,973 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 84,829 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 74,235 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 74,115 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 66,062 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 58,826 miles

offside number plate light lens missing

Fail 4 Jul 2013 58,821 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

offside number plate light lens missing

Pass 29 Jun 2012 56,067 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 50,852 miles

both rear tyres 2.7mm only

Fail 15 Jun 2011 50,852 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres 2.7mm only

Pass 29 Jun 2010 44,769 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 39,773 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 39,773 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 31,466 miles

n/s/f tyre slight wear

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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KA04 SVR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KA04 SVR, 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 KA04 SVR registered?

KA04 SVR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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