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KR04 BZK

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

162,300 mi
Last recorded162,300 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2020 162,300 miles

chip in windscreen zone ( B )

chip in windscreen zone (A)

Pass 13 Dec 2018 161,627 miles

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 Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 156,105 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 154,596 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip in screen (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' 2 stone chips in screen (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

under tray fitted at time of test

Fail 28 Sep 2016 154,592 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working both dipped beam (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken not releasing properly and parking brake light stays on (3.1.5)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip in screen (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' 2 stone chips in screen (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

under tray fitted at time of test

Pass 15 Jul 2015 147,368 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 134,661 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2014 134,422 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Aug 2014 133,831 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 112,047 miles

Both rear tyres worn down to 3mm

Fail 12 Jul 2013 112,047 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Both rear tyres worn down to 3mm

Pass 6 Aug 2012 99,624 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2012 99,624 miles

Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2011 90,772 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 90,772 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 78,536 miles

front tyres scrubbing slightly on outer edges

rear discs slightly pitted

rear heatsheild insecure

slight oil leak at gearbox

Pass 25 Jun 2009 66,013 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 50,473 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 38,565 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 38,565 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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 BZK 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 65%.

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 BZK, 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 BZK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 June 2004.

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