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KR04 EHW

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

273,906 mi
Last recorded273,906 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR04 EHW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 273,906 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 263,801 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 252,774 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 252,661 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 242,722 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 232,491 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked lens but not effecting light being emitted (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 223,640 miles

Front Both Headlamps deteriorated

Front Front undertray slightly adrift on one corner

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Seal, found during service whilst replacing rigid brake pipes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 207,441 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2019 207,441 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 196,930 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Outer Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint thrust arm ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre low on tread

Offside Front tyre low on tread and going bald on edges down to second layer

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipes rear slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 196,930 miles

Brake pedal spongy brake pedal excessive travel spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Outer Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint thrust arm ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Outer Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint thrust arm ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre low on tread

Offside Front tyre low on tread and going bald on edges down to second layer

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipes rear slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 182,896 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 182,813 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 172,380 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 159,251 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 149,816 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 149,816 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2014 149,806 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2013 136,849 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)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 123,301 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 110,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front wipers smear

Fail 30 Apr 2011 110,582 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front wipers smear

Pass 29 Apr 2010 98,471 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Apr 2009 83,376 miles

all items not fully checked due to manufactures covers fitted

Fail 9 Apr 2009 83,372 miles

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

all items not fully checked due to manufactures covers fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2008 68,285 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 52,863 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 EHW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 EHW, 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 EHW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 May 2004.

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