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KR04 KBP

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

147,554 mi
Last recorded147,554 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 147,554 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2023 142,553 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 138,378 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 137,253 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 135,130 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 132,449 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 129,295 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 124,226 miles

Engine covers and vehicle under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 9 Jun 2015 113,048 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 113,048 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 112,920 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 103,472 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 103,472 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2013 92,630 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 79,611 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 56,630 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 23 May 2011 56,580 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 May 2010 59,473 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2009 49,679 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 May 2009 49,478 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 May 2008 45,199 miles

Plastic trim obscuring view of underbonnet components

Fail 26 May 2008 45,197 miles

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

Near side front tyre is very badly cut in tread not quite deep enough to reach the cords

Plastic trim obscuring view of underbonnet components

Pass 26 May 2007 28,579 miles

rear tyres cracked and wearing on edges.

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 KBP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 KBP, 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 KBP registered?

KR04 KBP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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