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KB53 YXT

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,245 mi
Last recorded147,245 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 147,245 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2026 147,245 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 142,650 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 139,499 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 135,851 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front uppers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 133,317 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 127,025 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 124,405 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 119,882 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 115,145 miles

engine management warning lamp indicates a fault

Pass 21 Feb 2017 109,593 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 104,737 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 May 2015 99,550 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 May 2015 99,542 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 May 2014 96,553 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2013 92,026 miles

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

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

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

advise rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 7 May 2013 92,025 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

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

advise rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 10 May 2012 86,445 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 82,864 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 76,656 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 65,027 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 65,027 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 52,749 miles

rear tyres getting low

Fail 23 Feb 2007 39,895 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 39,895 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 YXT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YXT, 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 YXT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 February 2004.

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