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KR04 UGD

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Purple Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

134,508 mi
Last recorded134,508 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR04 UGD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 134,508 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 117,046 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear floorpans corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2015 100,330 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jul 2015 100,330 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2014 83,461 miles

Both rear tyres have minor cuts in the tread. Cords not exposed at time of test.

Rear floorpan corroded on both sides

Fail 30 Jun 2014 83,293 miles

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

Both rear tyres have minor cuts in the tread. Cords not exposed at time of test.

Exhaust loose

Rear floorpan corroded on both sides

Pass 26 Jun 2013 67,406 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2013 67,406 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 61,870 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 61,870 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 54,701 miles

Plastic covers fitted to sills & underside of vehicle.

Pass 1 Jul 2010 47,209 miles

nsr tyre on legal limit

plastic covers fitted to sills and underside of car

Pass 29 Jun 2009 39,020 miles

plastic covers fitted to sills and underside of car

Pass 24 Jun 2008 31,936 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 31,936 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

plastic covers fitted to sills and underside of vehicle

Pass 3 Jul 2007 24,688 miles

plastic covers fitted on bottom of chassis

plastic covers fitted sills

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 UGD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Purple with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 UGD, 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 UGD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 June 2004.

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