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CK53 DSK

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,891 mi
Last recorded72,891 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 DSK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 72,891 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 70,363 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 26 Feb 2025 70,335 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Fouling inner wing cover on lock ! (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre damaged on outer wall ! 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 69,051 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside - Front control arm -On the limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Indicator switch faulty Only when indicating offside (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside and Offside headlamp lens slightly deteriorated

Nearside front fog lamp insecure

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake slightly imbalanced. It would appear that the braking system may require adjustment or repair. -Nearside has the lower effort

Fail 29 Feb 2024 69,034 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside - Front control arm -On the limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Indicator switch faulty Only when indicating offside (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside and Offside headlamp lens slightly deteriorated

Nearside front fog lamp insecure

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake slightly imbalanced. It would appear that the braking system may require adjustment or repair. -Nearside has the lower effort

Pass 1 Mar 2023 68,013 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside- Front and Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Indicator switch faulty Offside (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside and Offside headlamp lens deteriorated

Nearside front fog lamp insecure

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On inner and outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass discolored (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 3 Mar 2022 66,217 miles

Offside Door mirror glass discoloured

Fail 3 Mar 2022 66,217 miles

Offside Door mirror glass discoloured

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 65,306 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ON LIMITS ! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ON LIMITS! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 63,841 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 63,828 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 62,789 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 61,560 miles

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 27 Jan 2017 59,836 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 58,903 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 57,911 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2014 56,764 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 55,475 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 53,553 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 50,359 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing in the centre treads

Pass 20 Jan 2010 45,640 miles

covers fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2009 40,776 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 34,856 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Feb 2008 34,856 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 28,754 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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CK53 DSK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CK53 DSK, 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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CK53 DSK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 February 2004.

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