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KR04 AUC

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

114,334 mi
Last recorded114,334 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR04 AUC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2020 114,334 miles

Front tyres worn on outer edges

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Wing mirror glass deteriorated

Park brake lever has little reserve travel

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear tyres perished and cracked

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 15 Mar 2019 108,997 miles

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

OS mirror glass deteriorating

Fail 13 Mar 2019 108,988 miles

Emissions not tested / exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front + centre (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

OS mirror glass deteriorating

Pass 13 Mar 2018 99,744 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 95,431 miles

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit / nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 95,429 miles

Offside coil spring broken / nearside front (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit / nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 90,837 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2016 90,837 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 85,955 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

gear knob cover loose

osf interior door handle loose

Fail 21 Feb 2015 85,906 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

gear knob cover loose

osf interior door handle loose

Pass 14 Feb 2014 80,164 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 74,965 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight cuts to osf tyre side wall

Pass 2 Mar 2012 68,936 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

ns wing mirror slightly insecure

Pass 10 Feb 2011 62,013 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nsf tie rod front bush deteriorating

Pass 5 Feb 2010 55,813 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2009 48,414 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 36,893 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 36,677 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 36,645 miles

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

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)

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 AUC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AUC, 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 AUC registered?

KR04 AUC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 April 2004.

Is KR04 AUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR04 AUC shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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