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KR04 AVK

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

173,474 mi
Last recorded173,474 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 173,474 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under-body cover prevents view of some components

Fail 22 Nov 2025 173,474 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

under-body cover prevents view of some components

Pass 15 Nov 2024 141,487 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2024 141,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 133,130 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 127,506 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2022 127,506 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 121,444 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 115,634 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 96,600 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 83,050 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 78,325 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 75,104 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 72,121 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 72,121 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 62,215 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 49,998 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 43,767 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 40,345 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 May 2010 32,231 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 32,231 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 27,234 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 22,065 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 13 Jun 2007 14,629 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 AVK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 AVK, 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 AVK registered?

KR04 AVK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 May 2004.

Is KR04 AVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR04 AVK shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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