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KR04 BXG

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

105,308 mi
Last recorded105,308 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR04 BXG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2024 105,308 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 103,084 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 100,611 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 100,611 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both side (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 98,868 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 97,478 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 94,892 miles

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

Under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 12 Mar 2019 94,892 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 10 Mar 2018 91,731 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 89,210 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 85,717 miles

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

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both side (2.5.A.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 89,918 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 76,547 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 70,042 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2011 60,663 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 19 Apr 2010 54,707 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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 Apr 2009 49,592 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 43,381 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2007 34,239 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 34,239 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 BXG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 BXG, 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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KR04 BXG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 May 2004.

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