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KR04 AVY

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,707 mi
Last recorded84,707 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2021 84,707 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 84,707 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2019 81,703 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

offside front door mirror deteriorating

Fail 29 Jun 2019 81,703 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

offside front door mirror deteriorating

Pass 6 Mar 2018 77,104 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt child seat fitted to rear seats ()

centre exhaust metal bracket missing

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

slight lip on front brake discs

slight lip on rear brake discs

Fail 5 Mar 2018 77,104 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt child seat fitted to rear seats ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

centre exhaust metal bracket missing

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

slight lip on front brake discs

slight lip on rear brake discs

Pass 7 Mar 2017 69,382 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 65,690 miles

center exhaust metal bracket broken off

front and rear number plates deteriorating

nail on nearside rear tyre

offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer tread

Fail 25 Feb 2016 65,690 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

center exhaust metal bracket broken off

front and rear number plates deteriorating

nail on nearside rear tyre

offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer tread

Pass 5 Mar 2015 60,871 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust metal mount broken off

Fail 5 Mar 2015 60,871 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust metal mount broken off

Pass 23 Sep 2013 56,738 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear tyre

exhaust metal braket broken off

nearside door mirror unit insecure

Fail 19 Sep 2013 56,738 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

child seat fitted to nearside rear tyre

exhaust metal braket broken off

nearside door mirror unit insecure

Pass 17 Jul 2012 51,160 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

NEarside door mirror slightly loose..

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jul 2012 51,158 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

NEarside door mirror slightly loose..

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 45,213 miles

child seat fitted to offside rear seat

engine warning light staying on

Fail 13 Jun 2011 45,213 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

child seat fitted to offside rear seat

engine warning light staying on

Pass 9 Feb 2010 36,481 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 31,155 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Feb 2008 25,073 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 AVY 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 60%.

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 AVY, 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 AVY registered?

KR04 AVY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 April 2004.

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