MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,298 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Head lamp aim/pattern poor.
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking (2021 tyre) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Driver's door check strap missing allowing the door to swing freely.
Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view.
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking (2021 tyre) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Secondary bonnet release latch broken, but can still gain access to engine bay.
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective light output not making a beam pattern. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking (2021 tyre) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Driver's door check strap missing allowing the door to swing freely.
Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view.
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking (2021 tyre) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Secondary bonnet release latch broken, but can still gain access to engine bay.
Central Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure. (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view.
Secondary bonnet release latch broken, but can still gain access to engine bay.
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm, front arm, inner bush has excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm, rear arm, inner bush has excessive movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure. (6.1.2 (a))
Central Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated secondary bonnet latch broken, but can still gain access to engine bay. (3.1 (c))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view.
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
centre exhaust poor condition
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
centre exhaust poor condition
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror (8.1.2a)
Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
nearside front headlight just meets minimum height requirement
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front 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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Both headlights misty
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
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)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyre worn on both edges
chunk out of both nearside outer tyre walls
nail o/s/r tyre
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KW04 AHZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 KW04 AHZ, 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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KW04 AHZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 July 2004.
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