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MC04 KFR

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

74,434 mi
Last recorded74,434 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC04 KFR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2018 74,434 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 74,434 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2016 66,435 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 61,793 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 56,693 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2015 56,671 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 56,671 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 51,015 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2014 50,959 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 44,262 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 37,630 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 37,630 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2011 30,774 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 23,596 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 23,510 miles

A service overdue(470 days)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

advise to replace all tyres

both sides front wheel arch plastics damaged

offside front+both rear tyres cracked perished

Fail 26 Nov 2009 23,510 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

A service overdue(470 days)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

advise to replace all tyres

both sides front wheel arch plastics damaged

offside front+both rear tyres cracked perished

Pass 28 Jul 2008 47,849 miles

ALL TYRES ARE STARTING TO CRACK ON THE EDGES

Pass 22 Aug 2007 13,499 miles

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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MC04 KFR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 82,457 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 MC04 KFR, 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 MC04 KFR registered?

MC04 KFR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 August 2004.

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