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KW53 LLR

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

83,793 mi
Last recorded83,793 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW53 LLR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2022 83,793 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 72,583 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted

general underside corrosion

smokey- emissions only just met

wipers starting to smear

Fail 2 Mar 2021 72,482 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

engine cover and undertrays fitted

general underside corrosion

nsf and osf brake discs worn (inner)

nsf brake pipe corroding

smokey- emissions only just met

wipers starting to smear

Pass 12 Feb 2020 61,707 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2020 61,707 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 48,879 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2019 48,878 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 46,849 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 22 Feb 2018 46,849 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2017 45,861 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2016 44,472 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine cover and under rays fitted to vehicle

Pass 27 Feb 2015 43,018 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2014 40,912 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2013 39,538 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)

Fail 26 Feb 2013 39,538 miles

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

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 Mar 2012 37,785 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 37,764 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 34,609 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 34,609 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 30,584 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 25,525 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 21,495 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 16,687 miles

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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 LLR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LLR, 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 LLR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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