MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,504 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated warning light staying on when brake released (1.1.6 (d))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play CROSS STRUT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear LIGHT LENS CRACKED. NOT SHOWING WHITE LIGHT AT TIME OF TEST
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Torque arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Cross strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Rear lamp unit cracked
Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Brake hoses perished both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres (5.2.3 (e))
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both head lamps (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Torque arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Cross strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Rear lamp unit cracked
Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Brake hoses perished both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Engine mount deteriorated
Rear Indicator bulbs turning white
Rear Springs corroded
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
under sheilds fitted to under side of car
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KS04 LJA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 KS04 LJA, 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 LJA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 July 2004.
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