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KR04 RXV

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

163,323 mi
Last recorded163,323 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 163,323 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 159,474 miles

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak ()

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2017 155,884 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 5 May 2016 147,244 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 147,244 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure bolt lose (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 6 May 2015 134,230 miles
Fail 2 May 2015 134,230 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 126,630 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2014 126,630 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 122,843 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 122,840 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 117,520 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 110,090 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2010 100,976 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 100,976 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 81,592 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 46,516 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 RXV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RXV, 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 RXV registered?

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

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