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KO53 FTK

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

184,591 mi
Last recorded184,591 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO53 FTK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2020 184,591 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underneath corrosion

Pass 17 Dec 2018 180,279 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2018 180,114 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 179,106 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Nov 2016 174,761 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 174,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 168,639 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre has a wear on the inner and outer edges

offside rear tyre has a wear on the inner edges

Fail 16 Dec 2015 168,639 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre has a wear on the inner and outer edges

offside rear tyre has a wear on the inner edges

Pass 16 Dec 2014 163,367 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 163,367 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 157,038 miles

clean emmisions

Pass 4 Dec 2012 152,045 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

ns front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 6 Dec 2011 147,753 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 143,469 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 137,758 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 137,750 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 124,971 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 124,929 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 106,583 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 106,583 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2007 86,138 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 86,138 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 FTK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel 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 KO53 FTK, 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 FTK registered?

KO53 FTK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 January 2004.

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