MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,975 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at seams and joints (6.1.2 (a))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides misted up on outside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides and worn smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
front and rear number plates stained
handbrake lever sticky
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both misted (4.1.4 (b))
Parking brake sticky
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both misted (4.1.4 (b))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Parking brake sticky
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55r16v (4.1.E.1)
Alternator rib belt deteriorating
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside front Tyre outer wall damaged
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LY53 KMJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.
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 LY53 KMJ, 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 LY53 KMJ registered?
LY53 KMJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 January 2004.
Is LY53 KMJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for LY53 KMJ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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