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KW53 BKF

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,054 mi
Last recorded147,054 miles
Recorded on19 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW53 BKF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2018 147,054 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 139,140 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust repaired with temporary repair kit.

Pass 30 Apr 2016 126,851 miles

Nearside Front Inner rack joint has slight play.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 122,438 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 114,579 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 105,349 miles

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

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belts nearside rear and centre rear seat belts

rear number plate starting to delaminate

rear underside brake pipes have slight corrision

Fail 13 Feb 2013 105,296 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belts nearside rear and centre rear seat belts

rear number plate starting to delaminate

rear underside brake pipes have slight corrision

Pass 24 Feb 2012 93,675 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2011 79,547 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 75,095 miles

cut in n/s/f tyre

Fail 23 Apr 2010 75,095 miles

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

cut in n/s/f tyre

Pass 25 Apr 2009 64,894 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 57,583 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2008 57,583 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2007 46,536 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 46,517 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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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KW53 BKF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc 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 KW53 BKF, 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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KW53 BKF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 February 2004.

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