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KS53 WJY

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Purple Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

135,433 mi
Last recorded135,433 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS53 WJY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 135,433 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 135,432 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 132,029 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Jul 2017 132,029 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 127,036 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 118,776 miles

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

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

off side frontinner tie rod slight play

Pass 19 Jun 2014 111,660 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 100,740 miles

full engine & under body covers fitted.

Pass 19 Jun 2012 90,994 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 90,994 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

stone chip in windscreen zone a eml light on.

Pass 15 Jun 2011 79,406 miles

front to rear undertrays fitted.

Pass 9 Jun 2010 68,367 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 68,133 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 56,930 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 46,910 miles

front tyres different size to rears

front tyres wearing unevenly

rear tyres very low on tread

Fail 26 Jun 2008 46,910 miles

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

front tyres different size to rears

front tyres wearing unevenly

rear tyres very low on tread

Pass 28 Jun 2007 35,325 miles

both rear tyres down to 2mm of tread approx, close to failing

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 WJY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Purple with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WJY, 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 KS53 WJY registered?

KS53 WJY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 January 2004.

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