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GX53 CKN

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

66,555 mi
Last recorded66,555 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 CKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 66,555 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 63,309 miles
Fail 17 May 2025 63,309 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2024 59,036 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 May 2023 56,051 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 55,734 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 54,754 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges, inner sidewalls cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges, inner sidewalls splitting (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 54,567 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 25 Apr 2019 53,295 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 52,303 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 51,400 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 50,105 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 50,102 miles

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 48,559 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 48,557 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 46,866 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 11 Apr 2013 45,505 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 44,185 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 42,869 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 41,323 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 39,938 miles

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Pass 22 Jan 2008 38,417 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 38,417 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 26,712 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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GX53 CKN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GX53 CKN, 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 GX53 CKN registered?

GX53 CKN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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