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KR04 BXS

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

122,286 mi
Last recorded122,286 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR04 BXS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2024 122,286 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 117,906 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear n/s flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear o/s flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Under-trays & engine covers fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2022 102,624 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 95,909 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 95,909 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2019 88,535 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2018 81,627 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front 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))

Fail 24 May 2018 81,627 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front 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))

Pass 25 May 2017 75,654 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 75,590 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 May 2016 69,647 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 63,538 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 63,496 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 May 2014 56,856 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 56,829 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2013 52,680 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 52,680 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 May 2012 42,265 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 May 2011 37,387 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 May 2010 32,198 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 28,068 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 23,722 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 18,006 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 BXS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BXS, 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 BXS registered?

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

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The MOT history for KR04 BXS shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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