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KR04 CUH

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

146,813 mi
Last recorded146,813 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 146,813 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 143,459 miles

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Loose Object removed from front of engine and placed on passenger side

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 13 May 2025 143,459 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

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

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Loose Object removed from front of engine and placed on passenger side

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 140,488 miles

Offside Rear alloy wheel rim is damaged

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective mounting bracket broken away (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 137,530 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 135,196 miles

chip in front screen

slight play in n/s front wheel

Fail 15 Mar 2022 135,196 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

chip in front screen

slight play in n/s front wheel

Pass 1 Apr 2021 133,725 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 Front Nail in tyre

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

Plastic Under Trays Fitted

Fail 29 Mar 2021 133,722 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 Front Nail in tyre

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

Plastic Under Trays Fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2020 120,097 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Mar 2020 120,093 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 107,450 miles

1/ damage to o/s wheel rim rear outer side wall

Fail 25 Mar 2019 107,448 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

1/ damage to o/s wheel rim rear outer side wall

Pass 29 Mar 2018 92,055 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 92,050 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 85,791 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 81,034 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 75,052 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 72,382 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 66,854 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 61,122 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 56,993 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 10 May 2011 56,993 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 7 May 2010 46,954 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2009 37,568 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2008 24,384 miles

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2007 18,310 miles

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

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 CUH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 CUH, 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 CUH registered?

KR04 CUH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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