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KS53 WKM

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

215,734 mi
Last recorded215,734 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS53 WKM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 215,734 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn from edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 210,530 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 201,237 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2016 193,163 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2016 193,163 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 185,520 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 172,016 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 160,740 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 160,740 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 143,261 miles

MANUFACTURERS COVERS UNDERNEATH PREVENTS A FULL EXAMINATION

Pass 7 Mar 2011 123,901 miles

CHECKED CAR AS MUCH AS HOW THE COVERS ALLOW

ENGINE COVERED WITH PLASTIC COVER ON TOP AND BELOW

UNDERNEATH CAR IS COVERED WITH PLASTIC COVERS

Pass 23 Mar 2010 109,473 miles

unable to fully inspect, front to rear brake pipes, parking brake cable condition, floor pan condition and fuel pipe condition under the vehicle due to being covered

Pass 11 Mar 2009 88,494 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 70,094 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 51,774 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)

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 WKM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 WKM, 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 WKM registered?

KS53 WKM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 February 2004.

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