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KS53 WRO

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

87,930 mi
Last recorded87,930 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS53 WRO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 87,930 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

suspension components have been undersealed but still signs of corrosion

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2025 81,928 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underbody has been undersealed

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2024 76,745 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Outer sill covers fitted

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust box skin pealing

underbody undersealed

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2023 71,421 miles

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

under body corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2023 71,421 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

under body corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2022 66,335 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 59,899 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 54,012 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear/inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 47,765 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s approaching 2mm limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Feb 2019 47,760 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front/outer. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front/outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front/outer. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel fractured wheel rim. (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225x45x17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s approaching 2mm limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 May 2018 44,527 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 41,017 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 39,255 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 36,686 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 33,999 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 33,998 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 29,471 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 27,484 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

Pass 28 Mar 2011 25,031 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)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 23,160 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 22,920 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 21,875 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 18,504 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)

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 WRO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 WRO, 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 WRO registered?

KS53 WRO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 February 2004.

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