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KS53 YMH

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

191,152 mi
Last recorded191,152 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2022 191,152 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

strong smell of diesel but no leak found due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2021 184,245 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2021 184,232 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 177,119 miles

under cover fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2019 272,580 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

engine management lamp is illuminated on dash

offside rear bottom rose bush is slightly worn/squeaks

Pass 12 Apr 2018 263,503 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2017 256,509 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 251,774 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 143,031 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 143,031 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 124,664 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 124,095 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Dec 2013 124,095 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2012 116,865 miles

offside inner driveshaft gaiter deteriorating

rear exhaust bracket heavily corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2011 103,217 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 88,303 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 88,303 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 70,021 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 52,012 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 37,727 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 23,599 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 YMH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YMH, 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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KS53 YMH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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