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KS53 SBU

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,555 mi
Last recorded98,555 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS53 SBU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2021 98,555 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 98,553 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 92,726 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 86,910 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Road and end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 79,079 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 71,684 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2017 71,684 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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 4 Jun 2016 64,844 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 58,163 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 50,396 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2014 50,396 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 43,711 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 43,711 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 38,054 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 36,117 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

offside wing mirror glass slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Apr 2010 32,642 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 29,767 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 29,767 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 26,788 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 22,798 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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KS53 SBU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KS53 SBU, 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 KS53 SBU registered?

KS53 SBU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 January 2004.

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