MOT Status
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146,964 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively pass marginal (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported pipes replaced / re-routed (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively pass marginal (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported pipes replaced / re-routed (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
all rear suspension components corroded but not to excess
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn uppermost ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting fractured spring seat broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play uppermost balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
all rear suspension components corroded but not to excess
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both. (0.1 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-Roll Bar D Bushes Slight Play
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)
rear anti roll bar d bushs worn
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)
rear anti roll bar d bushs worn
unable to see brake pipes due to covers
Brake pipe excessively corroded above rear axle (3.6.B.2c)
unable to see brake pipes due to covers
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
n/s/f wheel bearing has slight play
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
n/s/f wheel bearing has slight play
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front discs corroded and pitted on inner faces
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
unable to fully inspect under vehicle and outer sills due to covers being fitted
both front brake discs minor wear
nearside front antiroll bar link pin has minorplay to balljoint
unable to fully inspect under side of vehicle, plastic covers fitted
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
under covers fitted
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
under covers fitted
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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KV04 TZF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue 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 KV04 TZF, 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 TZF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 April 2004.
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