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KR04 AVB

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

136,299 mi
Last recorded136,299 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 136,299 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both. (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

car got rust underneath front and rear axle.

Pass 1 Aug 2025 129,943 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

car got rust at front and rear axle also joining component and coil springs and brake pipe.

car got under tray can't check leak

Pass 19 Jun 2021 129,881 miles

Front headlamp lense need cleaning

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

Fail 15 Jun 2021 129,856 miles

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

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

both front Head lamps glazed

Pass 22 Jan 2020 129,837 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material VARIOUS METAL BRAKE PIPES SHOWING SIGN OF CORROSION. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured REPLACE BULB SOON. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear NSR TYRE 2013 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE,ADVISE OLD & PERISHING.(245-40X17W)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured REPLACE BULB SOON. (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive SHOWING SIGN OF GEAR BOX LEAK. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

UNDER BODY COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS.

Fail 21 Jan 2020 129,837 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect REQUIRES HEAD LIGHT POLISH. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect REQUIRES HEAD LAMP POLISH. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt OSF CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT DUST COVER SPLIT. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material VARIOUS METAL BRAKE PIPES SHOWING SIGN OF CORROSION. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured REPLACE BULB SOON. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear NSR TYRE 2013 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE,ADVISE OLD & PERISHING.(245-40X17W)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured REPLACE BULB SOON. (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive SHOWING SIGN OF GEAR BOX LEAK. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

UNDER BODY COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS.

Pass 15 Feb 2019 126,178 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 124,810 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)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine covers and under trays fitted

front and rear suspension serves corrosion

Pass 13 Mar 2017 106,069 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush n/s/r and o/s/r the /D/buses worn (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre worn from inner and outer edge

Pass 16 Mar 2016 89,615 miles

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)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 73,683 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 71,061 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 65,308 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 55,550 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 49,186 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 43,140 miles

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)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 41,983 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 34,284 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 28,153 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 AVB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 AVB, 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 AVB registered?

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

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The MOT history for KR04 AVB shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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