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KR04 UAD

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

183,238 mi
Last recorded183,238 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 183,238 miles

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

Nearside mirror cracked

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

Offside rear coil spring corroded

Rear exhaust box metal bracket broken

Fail 17 Nov 2016 183,238 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Indicator switch faulty Indicator stalk (1.4.A.1)

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

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

Nearside mirror cracked

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

Offside rear coil spring corroded

Rear exhaust box metal bracket broken

Pass 21 Sep 2015 177,607 miles

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

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

engine maldunction lamp indicates a fault

near side mirror cracked

Fail 12 Sep 2015 177,431 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

engine maldunction lamp indicates a fault

near side mirror cracked

Pass 17 Sep 2014 168,774 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

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

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

engine management light on

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 1 Sep 2014 167,802 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2013 156,383 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 156,063 miles

Nearside Lower Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 138,054 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 138,054 miles

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

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

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)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 117,243 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 117,243 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 96,660 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 96,660 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 79,507 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 70,825 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 63,048 miles

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

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

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 UAD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 UAD, 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 UAD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 May 2004.

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