MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
221,156 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front and both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front and both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)
Front wheel bearing has slight play both front (2.5.A.3c)
Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front most (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55x16 (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front most (2.4.G.2)
Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 57% n/s reading low (3.7.B.6b)
Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint front (2.5.B.2a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on in side (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres wearing on outside edge
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
both front tyres wearing on outside edge
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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KN04 KVJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 KN04 KVJ, 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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KN04 KVJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 March 2004.
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