MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,299 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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N/S/F indicator been taped in clear tape
Nearside Front Shock absorber dust cover missing
Nearside Front lower arm small movement
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Axel surface Corrosion
Under try not allowing full inspection
N/S/F indicator been taped in clear tape
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorber dust cover missing
Nearside Front lower arm small movement
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Axel surface Corrosion
Under try not allowing full inspection
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded both front springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
sill covers fitted
under body covers fitted
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Corrosion to both rear coil springs, position preventing full examination
N/s headlamp pattern poor both lenses deteriorating
Plastic covers trays and liners preventing full examination
Some freeplay to n/s inner steering rack
Uneven wear to both front and n/s/r tyres
Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Corrosion to both rear coil springs, position preventing full examination
N/s headlamp pattern poor both lenses deteriorating
Plastic covers trays and liners preventing full examination
Some freeplay to n/s inner steering rack
Uneven wear to both front and n/s/r tyres
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front brake discs worn close to service limits
General corrosion to subframes and components
N/s/r tyre wearing close to service limits
O/s/f wheel arch liner insecure
Plastic trays liners and covers preventing full examination of components
Service wear to rear brake discs
Some freeplay to n/s/f suspension arms
Some inbalance and uneven application to front brakes
Various small chips on windscreen
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)
front brake discs worn and lipped//rear discs worn and lipped
near side rear tyre damage to outer side wall
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front brake discs worn and lipped//rear discs worn and lipped
near side rear tyre damage to outer side wall
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
cur in nearside rear tyre not down to ply
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
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KM54 VKJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 KM54 VKJ, 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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KM54 VKJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 December 2004.
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