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KR04 WJA

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

201,879 mi
Last recorded201,879 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR04 WJA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2021 201,879 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 24 Feb 2021 201,876 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 195,026 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 185,290 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play offside and nearside outer link arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 185,281 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside and nearside main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play offside and nearside outer link arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 178,093 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2018 178,082 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 169,475 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Fail 10 Jan 2017 169,469 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 160,850 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 160,850 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 151,421 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 142,552 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 133,136 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 133,136 miles

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

near side front brake slight bind

Pass 7 Jan 2012 120,843 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 109,664 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 96,832 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 84,017 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 72,201 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2007 58,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear number plate holder fixing broken.

brake servo operation noisey.

parking brake near to the end of its working travel.

Pass 29 Jun 2007 58,784 miles

Rear number plate holder fixing broken.

brake servo operation noisey.

parking brake near to the end of its working travel.

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 WJA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WJA, 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 WJA registered?

KR04 WJA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 May 2004.

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