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KW53 RYY

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

111,076 mi
Last recorded111,076 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2020 111,076 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both headlamps dull

Pass 24 Aug 2018 105,577 miles

n/s engine mount worn

n/s/f lower arm ball joint slight play

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 26 Aug 2017 100,362 miles

both front coil springs corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2016 96,021 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 92,088 miles

both front tyres low on edges

Pass 16 Aug 2014 87,876 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 83,423 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 83,334 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 623,160 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 68,814 miles

Cut/Tear in offside front tyre side wall (Advise Replacement)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 62,035 miles

Mixed Speed rated tyres on rear wheels

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 26 Jun 2009 55,458 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 55,458 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 48,020 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 33,494 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 RYY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 RYY, 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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What year was KW53 RYY registered?

KW53 RYY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 January 2004.

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