MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
186,453 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NEARSIDE ASND OFFSIDE FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
OIL LEAK
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play LOWER REAR, OUTER (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NEARSIDE ASND OFFSIDE FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
OIL LEAK
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play LOWER REAR, OUTER (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
REAR AXLE AND SUSPENSION CORRODED
SLIGHT OIL LEAK
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn LOWER REAR, OUTER (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT, LOWER FRONT INNER BUSHS (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
REAR AXLE AND SUSPENSION CORRODED
SLIGHT OIL LEAK
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 - 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
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)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
nsr and osr tyres 3mm
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front brake discs corroded.
offside rear tyre side wall slight damaged
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KP54 ZVU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 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 ZVU, 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 ZVU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 November 2004.
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