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KS53 YMC

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

159,055 mi
Last recorded159,055 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS53 YMC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2019 159,055 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate limit 1.3 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

alternator charge light on

Pass 23 Apr 2018 149,021 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 149,021 miles

Central Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 30 May 2017 147,111 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 147,111 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2016 137,567 miles
Fail 28 May 2016 137,567 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure (4.1.A.2c)

Fail 3 May 2016 137,030 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH PIPES AT TANK (3.6.B.2c)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint FRONT ARM (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint REAR ARM (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement INNER (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt FRONT ARM (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint REAR ARM (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement INNER (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Slight distortion on both front suspension springs at lower coils

Pass 16 May 2015 124,787 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 117,452 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 May 2013 109,202 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 109,202 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 May 2012 97,427 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 97,427 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 May 2011 86,207 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 86,207 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2010 78,783 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 78,783 miles

Front registration plate non-reflective border wider than permitted (6.3.4h)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate non-reflective border wider than permitted (6.3.4h)

Pass 12 May 2009 72,645 miles

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

offside front fog light insecure

Pass 20 May 2008 58,598 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 58,598 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2007 39,980 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 YMC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 KS53 YMC, 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 YMC registered?

KS53 YMC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 January 2004.

Is KS53 YMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS53 YMC shows 22 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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