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KR04 AHZ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

141,000 mi
Last recorded141,000 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR04 AHZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 141,000 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2026 140,999 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2025 135,461 miles

Corrosion to parts of undercarriage, some suspension components and subframes

Covers and undertrays fitted

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Os rear view mirror glass discoloured

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 130,140 miles

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

Offside Front Outer mirror glass slightly deteriorated

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

engine covers under trays fitted

Fail 16 Sep 2024 130,124 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Outer mirror glass slightly deteriorated

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

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2023 125,352 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2022 123,022 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

engine covers under trays fitted

Fail 14 Sep 2022 123,011 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn thrust arm ball joint down (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2021 119,750 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Under tray fitted preventing full inspection of some components.

Underside of car has general age related corrosion.

Fail 7 Sep 2021 119,691 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Under tray fitted preventing full inspection of some components.

Underside of car has general age related corrosion.

Pass 15 Sep 2020 116,087 miles

Under Tray Fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2019 108,884 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 May 2019 108,860 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2018 103,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges splitting (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges splitting (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2017 97,753 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 May 2016 93,522 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 87,563 miles

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 15 Apr 2014 82,269 miles

Both rear indicators slightly discoloured

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Slight play in offside front track rod end ball joint

Fail 7 Apr 2014 82,191 miles

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

Both rear indicators slightly discoloured

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Slight play in nearside front antiroll bar link rod

Slight play in offside front track rod end ball joint

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 26 Apr 2013 75,754 miles

All brake discs in slight poor condition

Both rear indicators slightly discoloured

Front number plate cracked

Rear brake pads worn low

Slight play in offside front inner rack ball joint

Various small chips in windscreen

Pass 30 Apr 2012 70,537 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Both rear tyres wearing on centre

Front brake discs in slight poor condition

Nearside front tyre starting to perish

Stone chips in windscreen

Pass 27 Apr 2011 64,771 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 55,895 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate cracked

Fail 16 Apr 2010 55,842 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate cracked

Pass 20 Apr 2009 48,646 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 44,489 miles

hand brake shoes would benefit adjustment

Pass 27 Apr 2007 37,435 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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KR04 AHZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc 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 KR04 AHZ, 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 KR04 AHZ registered?

KR04 AHZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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