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KS53 WKX

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

128,570 mi
Last recorded128,570 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS53 WKX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2016 128,570 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2015 122,996 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 119,241 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 116,626 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 116,586 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 113,005 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 109,494 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 97,566 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 97,549 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 Dec 2008 720,021 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 51,910 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 51,908 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 35,875 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)

Oil leak

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 WKX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WKX, 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 WKX registered?

KS53 WKX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 January 2004.

Is KS53 WKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS53 WKX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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