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KR04 RYC

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

124,516 mi
Last recorded124,516 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR04 RYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 124,516 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 118,812 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 118,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 113,497 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 101,702 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 75,979 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 65,415 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 58,371 miles

Front brake discs worn

Rear tyres wearing low

Slight play in steering rack track rods

Very slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 7 Jan 2010 50,509 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 49,469 miles

exhaust emissions too clean for the emissions tester

Fail 6 Feb 2009 49,469 miles

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

exhaust emissions too clean for the emissions tester

Pass 29 Nov 2007 39,690 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 30,793 miles

both front tyres worn on outer 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 RYC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 RYC, 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 RYC registered?

KR04 RYC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 May 2004.

Is KR04 RYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR04 RYC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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