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KT53 BNU

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

89,999 mi
Last recorded89,999 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2016 89,999 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

engine management light on

Pass 19 Oct 2015 77,472 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 75,973 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre perished on the sidewalls

offside front tyre wearing badly on the inner edge

Pass 30 May 2014 72,677 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 68,704 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 65,270 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 60,762 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 55,104 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)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 48,603 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 44,894 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 44,894 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 30 May 2007 37,496 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 BNU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 BNU, 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 KT53 BNU registered?

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

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