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KB53 AOV

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

86,965 mi
Last recorded86,965 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB53 AOV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 86,965 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroded in offside and nearside suspension component mounting areas on frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside perished and cracking in tread areas of tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 85,933 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe corroded in offside and nearside suspension component mounting areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside perished and cracking in tread areas of tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2024 85,004 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear steel brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear of pair inner mounting bush perished and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe corroded in component mounting areas offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2024 84,981 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear of pair inner mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear steel brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear of pair inner mounting bush perished and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe corroded in component mounting areas offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 84,302 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear sections of both front to rear steel brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe in component mounting prescribed areas corroded offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 83,602 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre section of exhaust hanger broken and missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside in mounting areas for suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 82,808 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 82,253 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear mount broken off but exhaust pipe still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer outer sidewall damaged but not to cords

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower suspension arm bush perished and worn but not excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower suspension arm bush perished and worn but not excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive suspect poss sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 81,147 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre section exhaust bracket had come detached (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lowers suspension arm bushes are perished, rear of pair (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both front wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Apr 2019 81,139 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing Both front drop link dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective Centre section exhaust bracket had come detached (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lowers suspension arm bushes are perished, rear of pair (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both front wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 79,964 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower arms rears of pairs (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 78,479 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear sections of both front to rear steel pipes to flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 76,693 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 74,223 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Apr 2014 71,092 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 67,973 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 67,973 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 64,528 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 24 Apr 2012 64,528 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 60,489 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 60,466 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 29 Apr 2010 57,222 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 54,051 miles

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

Tyres worn on edge (Tracking)

Pass 6 May 2008 50,763 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 45,010 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 45,010 miles

Rear Upper registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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KB53 AOV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KB53 AOV, 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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KB53 AOV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 January 2004.

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