MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,056 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken,advise (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs pitted,advise (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both osf and nsf pipes corroded,advise (1.1.11 (c))
Front number plate cracked,advise
Lower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit,tread feathering away,advise (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear fog lamp not working,advise
Offside Front tread feathering away,advise
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre close to limit,advise (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osr and nsr,advise (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension components corroded,advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded,advise (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front inner rack end has excessive play,advise
Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken,advise (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs pitted,advise (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both osf and nsf pipes corroded,advise (1.1.11 (c))
Front number plate cracked,advise
Lower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit,tread feathering away,advise (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear fog lamp not working,advise
Offside Front tread feathering away,advise
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre close to limit,advise (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osr and nsr,advise (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension components corroded,advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded,advise (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front inner rack end has excessive play,advise
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear crack in cluster
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear crack in cluster
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Undertray covering components
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
engine bay covers fitted
slight play steering rack inner joints
under covers fitted
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
engine bay covers fitted
slight play steering rack inner joints
under covers fitted
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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KS04 ARZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 KS04 ARZ, 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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KS04 ARZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 May 2004.
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