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KS53 JXB

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

59,883 mi
Last recorded59,883 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS53 JXB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 59,883 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

bulb warnings displayed

Pass 6 May 2025 57,371 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 9yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 9yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 9yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 9yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Apr 2025 57,345 miles

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

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

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

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective support bracket detached (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 9yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured loss of amber colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 9yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 9yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured loss of amber colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 9yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 55,737 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 54,048 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 50,946 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 50,251 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 48,562 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 45,849 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 43,575 miles

all 4 tyres perishing

Pass 5 Jan 2016 41,247 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 36,172 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 31,344 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 29,113 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 26,840 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 24,910 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 24,910 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 23,282 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2009 21,099 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 19,098 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 16,792 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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KS53 JXB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 KS53 JXB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KS53 JXB registered?

KS53 JXB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 January 2004.

Is KS53 JXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS53 JXB shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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