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KR04 AVE

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

121,331 mi
Last recorded121,331 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 121,331 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 23 Jun 2016 115,044 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 107,858 miles

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

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

eml light on

Fail 24 Jun 2015 107,858 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

eml light on

Pass 25 Jun 2014 983,756 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2014 98,376 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 90,639 miles

advise noisy fan belt tensioner

e.m.l on

Fail 27 Jun 2013 90,639 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise noisy fan belt tensioner

e.m.l on

Pass 3 Jul 2012 84,222 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jun 2012 84,222 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 77,069 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 77,069 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 73,176 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 65,973 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 65,973 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 58,908 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 50,335 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 AVE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 AVE, 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 AVE registered?

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

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