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KS53 WSK

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

253,704 mi
Last recorded253,704 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2022 253,704 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2022 253,610 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 146,312 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play OS ns (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Light cluster damaged

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 141,826 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear suspension creak?

Fail 26 Jul 2018 141,738 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear suspension creak?

Pass 27 Jul 2017 131,564 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both long chassis (3.6.B.2c)

centre rear exhaust hanger weld broken

smoke emissions on upper limit

Pass 29 Jul 2016 121,681 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 121,662 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2015 119,135 miles

centre exhaust clamp cracked

Pass 30 Jun 2014 115,863 miles

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

centre exhaust clamp cracked

nearside rear tyre small belb inner wall

Pass 8 Jul 2013 112,661 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 108,985 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 108,979 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

brake warning light on dash

Pass 26 Feb 2011 102,364 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 102,354 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2010 97,744 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 97,744 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

srs light on

Pass 12 Feb 2009 89,846 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 72,959 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 WSK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WSK, 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 WSK registered?

KS53 WSK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 January 2004.

Is KS53 WSK safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS53 WSK shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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