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GK53 KYA

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

119,130 mi
Last recorded119,130 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 KYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2022 119,130 miles

Engine Undertrays Fitted

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2022 119,127 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Engine Undertrays Fitted

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 110,983 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 104,975 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 102,085 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 97,907 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 93,513 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge warn (4.1.E.1)

engine management light stays on

Pass 5 Dec 2016 87,160 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 83,367 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 78,906 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 75,785 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 72,305 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 68,734 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 65,157 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 61,241 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 57,566 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 52,653 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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GK53 KYA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 GK53 KYA, 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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What year was GK53 KYA registered?

GK53 KYA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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