MOT Status
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122,781 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
underbody of vehicle has been undersealed undertrays/sill covers fitted
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
underbody of vehicle has been undersealed undertrays/sill covers fitted
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear exhaust silencer box outer skin corroded
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both and main (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
underbody and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring worn both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring worn both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))
sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
under body and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play n/s/f (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
engine and underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower front ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower back Ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged slight cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged slight cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
under trays fitted limiting inspection
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged slight cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged slight cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
under trays fitted limiting inspection
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
corrosion to all road springs
glow plug light on dash
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear pads low
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
rear pads low
slight oil contamination on steering o/s/f
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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KP54 ZVE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.
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 KP54 ZVE, 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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KP54 ZVE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 October 2004.
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