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KR04 EFM

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,137 mi
Last recorded127,137 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR04 EFM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2019 127,137 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 120,927 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 31 Oct 2017 105,851 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 94,426 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 91,417 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring engine components

Engine under trays fitted obscuring underside components

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Nov 2015 91,415 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring engine components

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 87,720 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 81,504 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

large misting of fluid on under trays, no leaks visable at present

n/s/f lower front suspension arm bush deteriorated and has slight movement but not to excess at present

o/s/f lower front suspension arm bush deteriorated and has slight movement but not quite to excess at present

Fail 19 Mar 2014 81,349 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

large misting of fluid on under trays, no leaks visable at present

n/s/f lower front suspension arm bush deteriorated and has slight movement but not to excess at present

o/s/f lower front suspension arm bush deteriorated and has slight movement but not quite to excess at present

Pass 25 Mar 2013 68,685 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine warning light on

nearside rear tyre excessively worn inner edge, perished

offside rear tyre worn inner-outer edge, perished

Fail 25 Mar 2013 68,685 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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine warning light on

nearside front tyre excessively worn inner edge, perished

offside front tyre worn inner-outer edge, perished

Pass 4 Jun 2011 52,450 miles

engine management light on

Pass 29 May 2010 47,590 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 47,590 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 43,213 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 41,265 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 37,478 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 37,478 miles

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

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 EFM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 EFM, 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 EFM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 May 2004.

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