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KT53 JJK

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,860 mi
Last recorded115,860 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT53 JJK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 115,860 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear coil springs corroded

slight play in front wheel bearings

Fail 13 Sep 2017 115,860 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear coil springs corroded

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 20 Sep 2016 109,867 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 104,011 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Nov 2015 104,010 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 95,963 miles

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

o/s/f brake pipe to flexi hose slightly corroded

o/s/r and n/s/r brake pipes to flexi hoses slightly corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2014 95,962 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

o/s/f brake pipe to flexi hose slightly corroded

o/s/f tyre bold on outter edge

o/s/r and n/s/r brake pipes to flexi hoses slightly corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2013 88,163 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 85,748 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

o/s/r tyre on 3mm

Pass 10 Feb 2012 80,993 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 73,431 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 73,419 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 62,132 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 55,879 miles

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 20 Feb 2008 47,143 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 37,631 miles

front brakepads getting low

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 JJK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JJK, 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 JJK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 February 2004.

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