MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
186,160 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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))
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)
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)
Crack in o.s of screen but not in view of the road
Steering column switches becoming insecure
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
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
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
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)
Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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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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