MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,325 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust mounting defective centre bracket broken and missing (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass discolouring (3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (needs attention) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
both headlights beam images not very good
indicator switch insecure
offside windscreen washer partially blocked
surface corrosion underneath on some rear suspension components and rear under body
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and worn to the limit and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and worn to the limit and cracking (245/40x17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust mounting defective centre bracket broken and missing (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass discolouring (3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (needs attention) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
both headlights beam images not very good
indicator switch insecure
offside windscreen washer partially blocked
surface corrosion underneath on some rear suspension components and rear under body
Fluid leak from around gearbox area
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit and perished (RECOMMENDED ATTENTION) (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit and perished (RECOMMENDED ATTENTION) 2454017 (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Number plate deteriorated
Fluid leak from around gearbox area
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit and perished (RECOMMENDED ATTENTION) (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit and perished (RECOMMENDED ATTENTION) 2454017 (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Number plate deteriorated
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Inoperative (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
full upper and lower covers fitted
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
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KV54 VTW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 KV54 VTW, 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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KV54 VTW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2004.
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