MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,102 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Subframe and components corroded
Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Subframe and components corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Oil leak ()
Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure child seat (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Oil leak ()
Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack gaiter (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
corrosion featured in rear suspension components
eml lamp indicating fault
n/s-o/s outer sill covers fitted
n/s/r tyre worn near wear bar limits
under covers fitted
Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack gaiter (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
corrosion featured in rear suspension components
eml lamp indicating fault
n/s-o/s outer sill covers fitted
n/s/r tyre worn near wear bar limits
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
under covers fitted
ENGINE COVERS FITTED
N/S-O/S OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
UNDER COVERS FITTED
rear suspension components corrosion noted
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
ENGINE COVERS FITTED
N/S-O/S OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
UNDER COVERS FITTED
rear suspension components corrosion noted
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s/f tyre outer side wall damage noted
rear suspension n/s-o/s components general corrosion noted
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s/f tyre outer side wall damage noted
rear suspension n/s-o/s components general corrosion noted
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
smell of petrol , no leak found
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
corrosion on underside of vehicle
foot operated parking brake when released does not turn out parking brake warning lamp unless lifted by foot brakes release fully
front and rear solid brake pipes corroded
front discs worn
n/s/f brake binding slightly
parking brake efficiences fluctuate badly on the n/s/r
rear coil springs corroded
Brake pipes corroded.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Brake pipes corroded.
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
nearside front windscreen wiper clip missing
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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KP04 VWY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 KP04 VWY, 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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KP04 VWY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 May 2004.
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