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KR04 HPZ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR04 HPZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2021

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2017 140,719 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 129,125 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

drivers seat worn on mounting

Pass 7 Jan 2015 129,125 miles

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

drivers seat worn on mounting

Pass 4 Jan 2013 11,800 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 96,567 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front disc,s worn

Fail 5 Dec 2011 96,567 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front disc,s worn

Pass 4 Jun 2010 60,896 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 54,702 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 54,702 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 46,996 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 38,813 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 HPZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 HPZ, 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 HPZ registered?

KR04 HPZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 May 2004.

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