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KR04 BZU

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

147,669 mi
Last recorded147,669 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR04 BZU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2019 147,669 miles

Both front tyres perished and close to limit

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front control arm bushes both sides deteriorated

Nearside rear tyre very close to legal limit

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

Rear bushes w

Rear coils corroded

Upper centre stop light damaged

Pass 8 Aug 2018 141,091 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 129,521 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 129,521 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened Both sides (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 119,556 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 104,486 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 90,826 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Sep 2013 83,180 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 75,169 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 60,951 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 53,641 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 53,641 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 48,281 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 42,586 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)

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

rear number plate slightly faded

slight handbrake travel

Pass 24 Sep 2007 34,930 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 BZU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BZU, 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 BZU registered?

KR04 BZU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 June 2004.

Is KR04 BZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR04 BZU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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