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KB53 ARZ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,442 mi
Last recorded154,442 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB53 ARZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2025 154,442 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 149,510 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2024 149,510 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 138,411 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 130,563 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 123,099 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 181,967 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 167,019 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 93,139 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 83,563 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Sep 2017 83,563 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 74,892 miles

EML on

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

Fail 14 Sep 2016 74,696 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

EML on

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 68,624 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 68,624 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 63,322 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 59,054 miles

eml on

Pass 24 Sep 2012 53,963 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 53,963 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 48,656 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 44,264 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 38,178 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 31,747 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 26,122 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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KB53 ARZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ARZ, 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 KB53 ARZ registered?

KB53 ARZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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