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KR04 CWN

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

139,731 mi
Last recorded139,731 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR04 CWN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2022 139,731 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 139,729 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2021 135,863 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 131,600 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 16 Jan 2019 128,179 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 123,515 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 19 Oct 2017 123,499 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2016 118,841 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 107,542 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 99,364 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 14 May 2013 90,972 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)

Fail 14 May 2013 90,972 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 4 May 2012 84,920 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 84,918 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 May 2011 79,170 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 79,167 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2010 73,421 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 66,332 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2008 60,319 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 50,628 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2007 50,536 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 CWN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CWN, 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 CWN registered?

KR04 CWN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 May 2004.

Is KR04 CWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR04 CWN shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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