MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,496 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front tyre has a cut in the side wall but not to cords
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
both front tyres worn on edges (20555r16 91v)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front tyre has a cut in the side wall but not to cords
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
both front tyres worn on edges (20555r16 91v)
Engine cover fitted obstructing some component to be tested
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear exhaust box corroded & mount broken
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under trays fitted obstructing some component to be tested
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside 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)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Engine cover fitted obstructing some component to be tested
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear exhaust box corroded & mount broken
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under trays fitted obstructing some component to be tested
n/s/r tyre feathering towards outside edge
slight engine oil leak
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
n/s/r tyre feathering towards outside edge
slight engine oil leak
both front tyres sre wearing on the outside edge.
Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
both front tyres sre wearing on the outside edge.
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both front tyres worn to 2MM
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both front tyres worn to 2MM
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
slight damage to sidewall on nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
camber bushes starting to split! still ok.
chip in zone a of windscreen less than 10mm!
front brake discs lipped pads ok!
ns and os front tyres worn on outer edges at legal limit!
ns/front tyre has cut in sidewall!- not to cords.
camber bushes starting to split! still ok.
chip in zone a of windscreen less than 10mm!
front brake discs lipped pads ok!
ns and os front tyres worn on outer edges at legal limit!
ns/front tyre has cut in sidewall!- not to cords.
n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm
o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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KY54 UOV 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 55.6%.
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 KY54 UOV, 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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KY54 UOV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 September 2004.
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