MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,204 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and rear slight surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear flexible hoses starting to deteriorate (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear copper pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake reading slightly low in performance requires inspection or adjustment
Recommend front wheel alignment
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front starting to wear low inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front front lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and rear slight surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear flexible hoses starting to deteriorate (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear copper pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake reading slightly low in performance requires inspection or adjustment
Recommend front wheel alignment
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front starting to wear low inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
o/s handbrake just met requirement
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside front tyre worn on the inner edge.
Nearside rear tyre has tears along the inner sidewall.
Offside front tyre worn on the inner edge.
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
windscreen damage not in swept area
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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KV04 TZS 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 77.8%.
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 KV04 TZS, 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 TZS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 April 2004.
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