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KJ53 LSO

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,060 mi
Last recorded104,060 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ53 LSO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2018 104,060 miles

EML on

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery/alternator warning light on dash

Pass 20 Jan 2017 100,078 miles

EML on

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1d)

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 13 Jan 2017 100,056 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall has several lumps 225/50/16 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

EML on

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1d)

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 6 Jan 2016 94,634 miles

CORROSION & SLIGHT PITTING TO REAR DISCS

Nearside CORROSION TO FRONT DISCS

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front TYRE LOW ON AIR

Fail 6 Jan 2016 94,634 miles

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

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

CORROSION & SLIGHT PITTING TO REAR DISCS

Nearside CORROSION TO FRONT DISCS

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front TYRE LOW ON AIR

Pass 29 Dec 2014 92,257 miles

engine management light on

Pass 11 Jan 2014 87,235 miles

engine management light on

surface corosion on inner faces of front discs

Fail 11 Jan 2014 87,235 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light on

surface corosion on inner faces of front discs

Pass 4 Jan 2013 82,254 miles

engine management light on

oil on gearbox

parking brake pedal does not fully return on its own

Fail 4 Jan 2013 82,254 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

engine management light on

oil on gearbox

parking brake pedal does not fully return on its own

Pass 5 Jan 2012 75,149 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both rear tyres worn inner edges

oil leak

Fail 5 Jan 2012 75,149 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both rear tyres worn inner edges

oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2011 62,892 miles

corosion on all brake discs

Fail 8 Jan 2011 62,892 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corosion on all brake discs

Pass 8 Jan 2010 53,617 miles

movement of lower steering column [engine bay]

Fail 8 Jan 2010 53,617 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

movement of lower steering column [engine bay]

Pass 17 Jan 2009 43,079 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Jan 2009 43,079 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 36,282 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 30,874 miles

Left front tyre wearing outer shoulder

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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

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KJ53 LSO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KJ53 LSO, 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 KJ53 LSO registered?

KJ53 LSO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 February 2004.

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