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KS53 WSX

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

149,041 mi
Last recorded149,041 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2023 149,041 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 21 Nov 2023 149,036 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 140,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing to inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 136,980 miles

Boot release requires attention

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald outer (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2021 136,980 miles

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

Boot release requires attention

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald outer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 < 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2020 134,568 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly damaged all hoses perished front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced including all suspension components, and sub frame mounting areas. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

trays and covers fitted to the under body of vehicle preventing full inspection

Fail 30 Nov 2020 134,568 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly damaged all hoses perished front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced including all suspension components, and sub frame mounting areas. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

trays and covers fitted to the under body of vehicle preventing full inspection

Pass 24 May 2019 128,498 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 123,186 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 123,186 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 May 2017 116,720 miles

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

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

Fail 25 May 2017 116,720 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear of wheel (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear of wheel (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2016 111,006 miles

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

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 28 May 2015 105,377 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)

Pass 14 May 2014 100,571 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2013 94,838 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 87,604 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 79,424 miles

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

both front tyres worn at inner and outer edges

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 1 Jun 2010 72,842 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s front tyre outer wall slight cut in wall but no cords showing

Pass 16 Mar 2009 62,639 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer and inner thread pattern

n/s/r tyre close to wear markers

o/s/r tyre close to wear markers

Pass 18 Mar 2008 50,406 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 37,646 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 WSX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 WSX, 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 WSX registered?

KS53 WSX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 January 2004.

Is KS53 WSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS53 WSX shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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