MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,962 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Both front headlamp patterns weak due to plastic deteriorated
Engine management light on dash
Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also worm SERIOUSLY on inner edge 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)
Recommend tracking
Under trays fitted
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Both front headlamp patterns weak due to plastic deteriorated
Engine management light on dash
Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also worm SERIOUSLY on inner edge 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)
Recommend tracking
Under trays fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
N/S/F Tyre wearing on outer edge - 205/55/16 -
Rear exhaust bracket broken exhaust secure (as marked)
Slight play N/S/F inner steering arm
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
N/S/F Tyre wearing on outer edge - 205/55/16 -
Rear exhaust bracket broken exhaust secure (as marked)
Slight play N/S/F inner steering arm
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Both front tyres cracking
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear exhaust hanger corroded
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Both front tyres cracking
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear exhaust hanger corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
os door check strap missing
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
os door check strap missing
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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KA04 JBU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 KA04 JBU, 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 KA04 JBU registered?
KA04 JBU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 June 2004.
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