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KO53 EDF

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

158,320 mi
Last recorded158,320 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO53 EDF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2020 158,320 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated ns and os (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 154,019 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 150,595 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 145,082 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 131,080 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 128,422 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 125,000 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 114,441 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 110,475 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 110,473 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 96,002 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 81,676 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 71,035 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 57,718 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 41,740 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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KO53 EDF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 KO53 EDF, 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 KO53 EDF registered?

KO53 EDF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 January 2004.

Is KO53 EDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KO53 EDF shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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