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NC53 KYY

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

114,715 mi
Last recorded114,715 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC53 KYY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 114,715 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 111,450 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive possible fuel leak unable to determine source due to engine being fitted with covers and and a undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 111,450 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive possible fuel leak unable to determine source due to engine being fitted with covers and and a undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 108,390 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 104,080 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 104,801 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 99,237 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 99,232 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 91,824 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 86,499 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both front (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2016 86,499 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both front (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 82,826 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 79,678 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 79,656 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 74,892 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 68,813 miles

Both sides front anti roll bar links worn

Pass 21 Apr 2011 61,344 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 61,344 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 54,475 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 48,427 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 41,837 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 36,137 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 34,094 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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NC53 KYY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 NC53 KYY, 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 NC53 KYY registered?

NC53 KYY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 January 2004.

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