MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,487 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside rear upper. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside rear. (5.2.3 (e))
front brake discs deteriorated and recommend replaced.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rears. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside rear upper. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside rear. (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated /cracking
Offside Rear tyre deteriorated / cracking
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated /cracking
Offside Rear tyre deteriorated / cracking
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
exhaust bracket snapped
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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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NC53 KYW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.
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 NC53 KYW, 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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NC53 KYW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 January 2004.
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