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KR04 BYU

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

72,222 mi
Last recorded72,222 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 72,222 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 70,334 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 68,589 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 67,392 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 66,311 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2021 66,311 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 64,774 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 64,774 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 62,105 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 58,307 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 54,106 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 50,336 miles

CRACKS OFFSIDE REAR TYRE

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 48,088 miles

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

oil leak around gearbox

Pass 22 Aug 2014 44,588 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 44,588 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 41,143 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 39,014 miles

Cut on nearside front tyre

Fail 24 Aug 2012 39,014 miles

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

Cut on nearside front tyre

Engine management lamp on

Fail 18 Aug 2012 38,902 miles

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

nsf tyre has a cut on the sidewall

Pass 22 Jul 2011 34,117 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 29,413 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 26,217 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 21,805 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 18,145 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 BYU 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 BYU, 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 BYU registered?

KR04 BYU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 June 2004.

Is KR04 BYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR04 BYU 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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