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KT53 VDC

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

93,887 mi
Last recorded93,887 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT53 VDC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2019 93,887 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 82,870 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 78,751 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 78,751 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 74,183 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 69,459 miles

rear shock absorbers have reduced performance

Pass 6 Jan 2014 63,818 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear shock absorbers have a reduced damping effort

Pass 14 Jan 2013 59,681 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 14 Jan 2013 59,681 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 54,468 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 4 Jan 2011 49,575 miles

rear brake pads about 75% worn ?

Pass 17 Dec 2009 42,957 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 36,774 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 29,755 miles

all four tyres wearing uneven and low about 3mm left approx

Pass 21 Dec 2006 24,373 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 VDC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VDC, 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 VDC registered?

KT53 VDC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 January 2004.

Is KT53 VDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KT53 VDC shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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