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KW53 CNY

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,975 mi
Last recorded95,975 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW53 CNY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2019 95,975 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear antiroll bar corroded

slight engine oil leak

slight gearbox oil leak

Fail 22 Mar 2019 95,966 miles

Rear Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

rear anti roll bar corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2018 92,698 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 20 Mar 2018 92,698 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 90,308 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 90,308 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2017 88,018 miles

Nearside Rear 225/45r17 tyre cuts on outer wal

Fail 6 Jan 2017 88,018 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45r17 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear 225/45r17 tyre cuts on outer wal

Pass 7 Jan 2016 80,922 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 77,728 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2014 72,644 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 5 Jan 2013 66,939 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 61,022 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 8 Jan 2011 56,380 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Jan 2010 52,044 miles

o/s/f tyre outer edge

Pass 8 Jan 2009 47,632 miles

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

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)

offside washer jet not working but has sufficient water clearing the windscreen

slight damage nearside front tyre outer side wall

slight movement nearside front hub area

Pass 9 Jan 2008 42,530 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 21 Mar 2007 33,735 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 CNY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc 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 CNY, 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 CNY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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