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KR04 AUY

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

141,955 mi
Last recorded141,955 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR04 AUY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2020 141,955 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2020 141,955 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 133,704 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both heavily corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Dec 2018 133,242 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both heavily corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 126,506 miles

Both front brake discs deteriorated/corroded

Both headlamp patterns vague(headlamp lenses cloudy)

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Dec 2017 126,465 miles

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

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

Both front brake discs deteriorated/corroded

Both headlamp patterns vague(headlamp lenses cloudy)

Middle rear exhaust mounting detached(rotted off)

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Dec 2016 121,171 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

middle exhaust support bracket broken exhaust still adequacy supported

Fail 5 Dec 2016 121,132 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced headlamp lens opaque (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced headlamp lens opaque (1.7.5a)

battery/alternator warning message displayed

both front tyres worn on edges

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

middle exhaust support bracket broken, exhaust still adequately supported

Pass 17 Dec 2015 115,785 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Plastic floor covers fitted obscuring components

under and engine trays fitted limiting inspection

Fail 12 Dec 2015 115,718 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

under and engine trays fitted limiting inspection

Pass 13 Dec 2014 109,841 miles

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

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)

exhaust mount broken

Pass 9 Dec 2013 100,433 miles

exhaust mount broken

Pass 13 Dec 2012 89,212 miles

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

exhaust mount broken

Pass 22 Dec 2011 75,262 miles

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

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 13 Dec 2010 69,255 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2010 69,251 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

warning light on dash.

Pass 12 Dec 2009 61,860 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 49,580 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 43,799 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 30,664 miles

Nearside Front 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 AUY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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