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KT53 JJV

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

135,619 mi
Last recorded135,619 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 135,619 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

under tray fitted

Fail 29 Jan 2021 135,619 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

under tray fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2019 125,530 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 125,530 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 122,791 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT ALUMINIUM SUSPENSION ARM INNER BUSHES PARTIALLY RIPPED OUT. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH SLIGHT WEAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH REARS (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 120,801 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH REARS STARTING TO SPLIT PERISH (3.6.B.4d)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin APPEAR LOW (3.5.1g)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT / FRONT ALUMINUM ARM INNER BUSHES SPLITTING PERISHING, BUT NO EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT AT PRESENT (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 118,589 miles

ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ON

Fail 8 Dec 2016 118,588 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/50/16 (4.1.D.1a)

ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ON

Pass 21 Dec 2015 115,808 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 115,808 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 107,775 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 99,692 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 99,692 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 91,592 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 81,802 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 81,802 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 72,830 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 72,785 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 62,713 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 54,335 miles

outer sills covered

underside covered hiding testable items

Pass 11 Feb 2008 47,629 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 47,623 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 27,204 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 JJV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 JJV, 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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What year was KT53 JJV registered?

KT53 JJV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 February 2004.

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