MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,226 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Headlights cloudy (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust heat shield is loose
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust heat shield is loose
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (Forward arm) (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear joint (2.5.B.1a)
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear exhaust slightly deteriorated
undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear exhaust slightly deteriorated
undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
centre exhaust bracket broken
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
n/s front tyre bald on outer edge
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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KN54 VML is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 performed better than the average for its 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 KN54 VML, 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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KN54 VML is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 November 2004.
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