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KT53 BND

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

163,583 mi
Last recorded163,583 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT53 BND
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2024 163,583 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 162,425 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2023 162,399 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Sub-frame insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2022 160,239 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 156,852 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 145,313 miles

n/s rear brake pipe corroding

Pass 20 Feb 2019 135,777 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 133,656 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017 131,755 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 127,742 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2015 120,239 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2014 117,181 miles

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

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

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

rear discs slightly worn, pitted and scored

service light on

slight brake bind offside rear

Fail 28 Jan 2014 117,068 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear discs slightly worn, pitted and scored

service light on

slight brake bind offside rear

Pass 24 Jan 2013 112,174 miles

both front tyres are heavily scrubbing edges and are close to minimum

rear discs pitted

Pass 6 Feb 2012 106,797 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 106,797 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 97,069 miles

front discs slightly worn

Fail 5 Feb 2011 96,950 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 86,671 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)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 73,197 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 61,605 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 48,218 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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KT53 BND is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KT53 BND, 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 BND is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 February 2004.

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