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KS53 YLV

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

112,560 mi
Last recorded112,560 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS53 YLV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2016 112,560 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 102,628 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 102,625 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 97,127 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 87,671 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 85,552 miles

Advise tracking

Front tyres worn on edges

Pass 17 Dec 2010 82,957 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

offside rear tyre showing signs of wear.

Pass 27 Nov 2009 65,188 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2009 65,188 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 49,505 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 49,505 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 34,609 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 24,156 miles

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)

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 YLV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YLV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KS53 YLV registered?

KS53 YLV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 January 2004.

Is KS53 YLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS53 YLV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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