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151,798 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Ball joint up (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Suspension components heavily corroded
Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front tyres on 2mm inner/outer edges,rears on 2mm centre depths.
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
both rear and o/s/f brake pipes starting to corrode
both rear coil springs rusty
centre exhaust clamp split and rear hanger corroded through, temporary support added
front brake discs corroded on inner edge
n/s/f ind bulb flashing white
n/s/f lower suspension arm bush starting to deteriate
slight play in both front wheel bearings
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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
under trays fitted
centre exhaust bracket broken
all factory covers fitted on test reststricting view of testable items
both rear brake pipes corroded
front and rear bumpers dameged but no sharp edges
item removed from view before test
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
all factory covers fitted on test reststricting view of testable items
both rear brake pipes corroded
centre exhaust bracket broken
front and rear bumpers dameged but no sharp edges
item removed from view before test
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
rear exhaust section support bracket loose
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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KV04 XYU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.
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 XYU, 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 XYU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 March 2004.
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