MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,428 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both side (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
rear tyres close to limit
atten frt no plate
o/s/r tyre 3mm
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
oil leak from rear axle\diff
oil leak from rear axle\diff
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 KMV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.
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 KMV, 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 KMV registered?
LY53 KMV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 January 2004.
Is LY53 KMV safe to buy?
The MOT history for LY53 KMV shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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