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KR04 AVM

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

108,245 mi
Last recorded108,245 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR04 AVM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2017 108,245 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near Side & Off Side (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Near Side & Off Side (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near Side & Off Side (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 2 Dec 2017 108,245 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near Side & Off Side (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Near Side & Off Side (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near Side & Off Side (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 22 Nov 2017 108,226 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (3.5.1i)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Dec 2016 106,430 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2016 106,430 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 104,229 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 104,229 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 99,040 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 94,229 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 94,225 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 89,001 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 89,001 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 84,354 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 84,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 79,496 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 79,488 miles

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 75,241 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 75,238 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 20 Jan 2009 68,705 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 68,705 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 55,786 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 AVM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 AVM, 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 AVM registered?

KR04 AVM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 June 2004.

Is KR04 AVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR04 AVM shows 21 tests with a 52.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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