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KT53 BLN

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

98,648 mi
Last recorded98,648 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT53 BLN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2020 98,648 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2020 98,447 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 89,128 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 89,117 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 82,103 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 78,536 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 78,525 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 73,770 miles

Engine management light on

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake pipes corroded

Rear springs corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2016 73,769 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear most lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both front (Rear most) lower arms (2.4.G.2)

Engine management light on

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake pipes corroded

Rear springs corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2015 68,541 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

engine management light on

front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 31 Jan 2014 62,762 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 62,762 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 57,578 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2013 57,578 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Inner Front 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)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2012 50,720 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside 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)

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

advise front brake discs worn advise o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge advise n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Fail 17 Jan 2012 50,720 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside 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)

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

advise front brake discs worn advise o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge advise n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 2 Feb 2011 42,519 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

borh rear coil sprng slightly crooded.

o/s/f lower front bolt joint dust cover spilt.

Pass 15 Feb 2010 37,506 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 13 Feb 2010 37,506 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 4 Feb 2009 33,063 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 29,805 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 24,522 miles

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

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)

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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KT53 BLN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol 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 KT53 BLN, 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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KT53 BLN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 February 2004.

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