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KR04 KCN

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

97,992 mi
Last recorded97,992 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR04 KCN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 97,992 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 97,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake performance only just acceptable

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 96,686 miles

All brake pipes are corroded

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 9 May 2022 96,671 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm modified so the suspension is likely to foul other components front arm (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All brake pipes are corroded

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2021 96,070 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 94,918 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 91,255 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 86,758 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 82,504 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 78,553 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 74,488 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 68,710 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 62,746 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust mounting snapped yet exhaust still supported by others

Fail 19 Sep 2013 62,745 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre very low also bald on inner edge

rear exhaust mounting snapped yet exhaust still supported by others

Pass 24 Sep 2012 55,506 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

broken exhaust hanger at the rear

Pass 31 Aug 2011 48,279 miles

rear exhaust heat shield inscure

undertrays fitted

Fail 31 Aug 2011 49,278 miles

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

rear exhaust heat shield inscure

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2010 43,417 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 36,828 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2009 36,824 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 29,990 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 22,322 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 KCN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KCN, 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 KCN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 June 2004.

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