MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,032 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
parking brake lever anti slip provision missing
rear exhaust heat shield loose
vehicle underside starting to corrode
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
parking brake pedal rubber missing
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
parking brake pedal rubber missing
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.4.G.2)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.4.G.2)
Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)
Oil leak ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
all suspension bushes deteriorated front & rear
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
rear brake pads wearing unevenly
rear exhaust bracket broken
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front tyres wearing on inner edge
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
front tyres wearing on inner edge
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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KV04 TYG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 KV04 TYG, 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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KV04 TYG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 March 2004.
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