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KW53 BNL

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,940 mi
Last recorded98,940 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW53 BNL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2020 98,940 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (Rear) bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills rusty but as sill covers fitted cannot inspect properly to see if further corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills rusty but as sill covers fitted cannot inspect properly to see if further corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Sill covers and Inner sill covers fitted

Fail 25 Feb 2020 98,937 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure trim loose and hanging out (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake damaged to the extent that the braking system is adversely affected brake pad clip fouling disc (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front (Front )Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function Lost damping effect to much play in pin/shock (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front (Front) Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (Rear ) Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (Rear) bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills rusty but as sill covers fitted cannot inspect properly to see if further corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills rusty but as sill covers fitted cannot inspect properly to see if further corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Sill covers and Inner sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2019 96,449 miles

Indicator switch faulty when in turning right position. (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 96,447 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Indicator switch faulty when in turning right position. (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 94,187 miles

Exhaust hanger fractured

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Fail 26 Feb 2018 94,185 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust hanger fractured

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 27 Feb 2017 90,738 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear shock absorbers have play

Pass 6 Mar 2015 81,942 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 80,603 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 72,950 miles

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

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

NS/R tyre outter sidewall damaged

Pass 5 May 2012 68,732 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 62,291 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 56,352 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2010 56,352 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2009 50,818 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 46,571 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 41,923 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 33,343 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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

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KW53 BNL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BNL, 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 BNL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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