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KL53 BFM

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

62,335 mi
Last recorded62,335 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL53 BFM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2019 62,335 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2019 62,335 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 53,252 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 50,266 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 50,266 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 46,904 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 46,904 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 42,806 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 42,806 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 38,901 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 38,897 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre has cut not deep enough to reach the cords

Pass 19 Feb 2013 34,546 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 34,546 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 30,552 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 30,552 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2011 25,169 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 21,592 miles

Cateletic convertors are rattling

Off side front and rear tyres are in poor condition

gear box leaking oil

Fail 5 Jan 2010 21,591 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Cateletic convertors are rattling

Off side front and rear tyres are in poor condition

gear box leaking oil

Pass 10 Dec 2008 17,028 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 12,565 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 8,259 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 8,258 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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KL53 BFM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KL53 BFM, 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 KL53 BFM registered?

KL53 BFM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 January 2004.

Is KL53 BFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for KL53 BFM shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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