MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,305 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake hose slightly deteriorated nsr and osr (3.6.B.4d)
both front tyres wearing on edges/both rear tyres worn close to wear indicators and perishing
corrosion by rear sub frame and suspension mounts partially covered by trim
front brake pads getting low/discs slightly worn
rear anti roll bar,coil springs and drive shafts corroding
slight play in os steering rack tie rod inner joint
Sign Of Corrosion Rear Anti-Roll Bar
Slight Play In Steerig Rack
Slight Wall Damage --N/S/R
Wipers Smearing Slightly
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Lower Suspension Forward Arm Bushes Deteriorating
Oil Leaks
Play In N/S Track-Rod End
Rear Anti-Roll Bar Corroding
Rear Brake Pads Low
Slight Play In O/S/F Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint
Slight Play In O/S/F Wheel Bearing
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside 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 Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Lower Suspension Forward Arm Bushes Deteriorating
Oil Leaks
Play In N/S Track-Rod End
Rear Anti-Roll Bar Corroding
Rear Brake Pads Low
Slight Play In O/S/F Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint
Slight Play In O/S/F Wheel Bearing
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
engine and underbody covers fitted limited view of components
front brake discs worn,front brake pads low
osf tyre worn on edges outer edge bald,main tread pattern legal/inner wall damaged recommend replacement
signs of corrosion by rear subframe mounts
signs of oil leak/fluid on fuel pipes and engine mount
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front tyres worn on outer edge.
n/s wiper smearing.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
engine and full under body covers fitted limited view of components
nsf and osf lower suspension arms forward bushes deteriorated/splitting
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
os headlamp beam pattern poor
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
engine and full under body covers fitted limited view of components
nsf and osf lower suspension arms forward bushes deteriorated/splitting
signs of oil leak/smell of fuel,engine cover fitted/staining limited view
Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
full body undertray fitted
n/s engine mount seems in poor condition
n/s/r tyre outer wall slightly damaged
plastic trim covering outer sills
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
nearside front tyre cut in sidewall
nearside rear tyre cut in sidewall
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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KY04 HKU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 KY04 HKU, 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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KY04 HKU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 March 2004.
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