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KR04 AUT

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

78,340 mi
Last recorded78,340 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR04 AUT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2022 78,340 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

bonnet damaged

engine management light on

Pass 4 Mar 2021 71,194 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 65,202 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 65,201 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 57,135 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 50,377 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing uneven

under trays fitted

Fail 7 Mar 2018 50,377 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front tyre wearing uneven

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2017 44,379 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 44,379 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking engine (7.2.3)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2017 44,379 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking engine (7.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 36,351 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 33,235 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2015 33,235 miles

Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Both front tyres bold on outer edge

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 31,526 miles

both front tyres low

emissions to clean to register

Pass 22 Apr 2013 30,179 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

slight damage to outer wall of offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Apr 2012 29,199 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

indicator in n/s mirror housing cracked

Pass 13 May 2011 28,369 miles

front number plate surround broken

Pass 12 May 2010 27,104 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 25,879 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 25,879 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 May 2008 24,478 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 24,478 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 19,086 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 AUT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 KR04 AUT, 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 AUT registered?

KR04 AUT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 May 2004.

Is KR04 AUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR04 AUT shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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