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KR04 UAJ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

95,119 mi
Last recorded95,119 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 95,119 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant Leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 93,663 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 91,472 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 89,923 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 88,555 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 86,523 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 84,865 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 82,661 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 81,177 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 77,642 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 77,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 73,737 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 73,737 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 30 May 2015 64,981 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 58,501 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 May 2013 56,926 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2012 51,118 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 29 May 2012 51,046 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2011 43,917 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

oil leak

Pass 13 May 2010 38,089 miles

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

n/s/front tyre cut less 25mm

Pass 23 May 2009 31,599 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 25,510 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 21,954 miles

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

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 UAJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 UAJ, 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 UAJ registered?

KR04 UAJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 May 2004.

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