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KT53 BXP

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

157,212 mi
Last recorded157,212 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT53 BXP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2021 157,212 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2021 157,212 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 147,253 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Apr 2019 129,672 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and Nearside front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Advise noise coming from rear brakes possible inboard shoes when spun by hand

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sill protectors and undertrays fitted

Fail 9 Apr 2019 129,667 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and Nearside front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sill protectors and undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2017 116,992 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 108,223 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 108,223 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear exhaust bracket broken (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 99,722 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 99,722 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2014 94,825 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 94,825 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 88,237 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 88,237 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 80,008 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 70,549 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 59,871 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 59,833 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 59,833 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 51,409 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 51,408 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 47,713 miles

Advisorys as befor

Fail 4 Nov 2008 47,698 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

large plastic under trays fitted

plastic outer sill covers fitted

rear brake pads approx half worn

Pass 2 Nov 2007 40,392 miles

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

Slight deterioration to number plates

Fail 29 Oct 2007 40,355 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

Slight deterioration to number plates

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 BXP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BXP, 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 BXP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 February 2004.

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