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KR04 DHL

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

146,220 mi
Last recorded146,220 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 146,220 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

all coil springs corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2024 144,103 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear long center brake pipes corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2023 141,024 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 138,160 miles

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

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2021 134,814 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 131,379 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 126,919 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 123,949 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 117,795 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Apr 2016 108,432 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 105,300 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 100,620 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 100,620 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 95,012 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 89,526 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 83,121 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 75,370 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 66,475 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 60,150 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 52,210 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 52,171 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 DHL 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 90.5%.

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 DHL, 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 DHL registered?

KR04 DHL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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