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KS53 SFE

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

133,807 mi
Last recorded133,807 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2017 133,807 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 132,174 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 124,770 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 116,762 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 106,504 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 106,504 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 96,714 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 90,577 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 90,577 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 77,887 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 107,851 miles

Engine light on

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

N/S/F bumper slightly damaged

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

Fail 31 Oct 2009 107,851 miles

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

Engine light on

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

N/S/F bumper slightly damaged

Pass 1 Nov 2008 49,278 miles

Engine light staying on indicating fault

Windscreen fluid level light staying on

Pass 30 Oct 2007 37,460 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 SFE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SFE, 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 SFE registered?

KS53 SFE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 January 2004.

Is KS53 SFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS53 SFE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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