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KB53 EJK

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

87,934 mi
Last recorded87,934 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB53 EJK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2020 87,934 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2020 87,934 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn First Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2019 85,323 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Slight play detected (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2018 84,392 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 83,739 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 82,445 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre minor cut

Pass 6 Aug 2016 82,445 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre minor cut

Pass 11 Aug 2015 81,020 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 76,294 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 71,096 miles

front torque/reaction arm bushes perishing.

Fail 22 Jul 2013 71,096 miles

Nearside 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)

front torque/reaction arm bushes perishing.

Pass 21 Sep 2012 66,793 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Sep 2012 66,765 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 59,970 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 52,995 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 46,637 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 83,727 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 38,299 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 24,953 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 EJK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 EJK, 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 EJK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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