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KR04 RTV

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

135,557 mi
Last recorded135,557 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2024 135,557 miles

BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

REAR BRAKE DISC SLIGHTLY WORN

REAR SUBFRAME / AXLE SLIGHTLY CORRODED [ NOT WEEKENED ]

Pass 29 Sep 2022 212,782 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 210,707 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 208,268 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 128,366 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 204,002 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 125,044 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 118,042 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 110,117 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 110,115 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 102,886 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 96,987 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 90,813 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 84,053 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 77,277 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 68,763 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

small cut in n/s/r outer tyre wall

Pass 11 Sep 2007 49,400 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 49,375 miles

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

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)

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

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 RTV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RTV, 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 RTV registered?

KR04 RTV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 May 2004.

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