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KM53 YYL

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

186,160 mi
Last recorded186,160 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM53 YYL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2021 186,160 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main run (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources really dim (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear differential bad leak

Pass 10 Jun 2020 166,526 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 150,021 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 136,911 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 128,610 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Jun 2017 128,610 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 114,078 miles

Crack in o.s of screen but not in view of the road

Steering column switches becoming insecure

Fail 13 Jun 2016 114,078 miles

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

Crack in o.s of screen but not in view of the road

Split in o.s.f front suspension ram front bush

Steering column switches becoming insecure

Fail 19 Mar 2015 113,262 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

crack in o/s of front screen only just outside of "The view of the road".recommend it to be replaced

front brake discs worn

indicator switch worn

rear brake pads 75% or more worn

tread on o/s/r tyre less than 2.10mm,tread on n/s/r tyre 2.5mm

Pass 19 Mar 2015 113,262 miles

crack in o/s of front screen only just outside of "The view of the road".recommend it to be replaced

front brake discs worn

indicator switch worn

rear brake pads 75% or more worn

tread on o/s/r tyre less than 2.10mm,tread on n/s/r tyre 2.5mm

Pass 31 Jan 2014 105,854 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 97,750 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 89,068 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 81,579 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 74,589 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 74,589 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 66,075 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 66,014 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2007 49,264 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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KM53 YYL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KM53 YYL, 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 KM53 YYL registered?

KM53 YYL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 January 2004.

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