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KW53 BYO

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

140,243 mi
Last recorded140,243 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW53 BYO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2024 140,243 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 Aug 2024 140,243 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too high Both front (4.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 136,047 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides Big Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 129,391 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 122,736 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides inner & outer Edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 May 2019 112,603 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

hand brake low reservc travel

Pass 21 May 2018 105,268 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2018 105,256 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2017 100,388 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017 99,669 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 93,535 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2015 89,696 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 84,517 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 79,681 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2012 79,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 74,414 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 66,075 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 60,036 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 55,820 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 51,300 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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KW53 BYO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 BYO, 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 BYO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 February 2004.

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