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KR04 UFC

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,481 mi
Last recorded167,481 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR04 UFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 167,481 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to n/s/r flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to o/s/r flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 159,034 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 146,558 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 134,771 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front outer tyre wall cut

Pass 3 Mar 2014 129,851 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre inner sidewall perished

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 25 Mar 2013 121,395 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 110,280 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 98,342 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 98,342 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2010 89,119 miles

smell of fuel from engine area and oily residue dripping from undertray - recommmend investigation

various towbar nut/bolt retaining devices not obvious

Fail 9 Jul 2010 89,115 miles

Centre Lower Towbar retaining device insecure (6.6.3a)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

smell of fuel from engine area and oily residue dripping from undertray - recommmend investigation

various towbar nut/bolt retaining devices not obvious

Pass 10 Jul 2009 68,912 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 49,363 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 49,363 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 35,449 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 35,393 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 UFC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UFC, 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 UFC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 May 2004.

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