MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
188,490 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 0.89 (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 3.48 (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded rears (3.6.B.2c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
under-trays and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)
Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating handbrake (3.7.B.3)
Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Engine management light on
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (track control arm) (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under trays and sill covers fitted
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)
Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating handbrake (3.7.B.3)
Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Engine management light on
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (track control arm) (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under trays and sill covers fitted
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front tyre aged
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
Rear exhaust mount broken but still secure
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front tyre aged
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear exhaust mount broken but still secure
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
ware to n/s & o/s front tyre inner tread edges
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
ware to n/s & o/s front tyre inner tread edges
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
ware to n/s front tyre edges
Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
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)
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KP04 VXL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.
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 VXL, 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 VXL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 May 2004.
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