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KW53 COH

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

201,055 mi
Last recorded201,055 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW53 COH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2019 201,055 miles

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

Nearside handbrake lazy

parking brake travel

Fail 7 Feb 2019 201,055 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

parking brake travel

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

Nearside handbrake lazy

Pass 23 Nov 2016 190,094 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

cover sills & shields

Pass 26 Nov 2015 177,182 miles

cover sills shields

Pass 25 Nov 2014 166,447 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 142,864 miles

front wiper blades streaking on screen

Fail 21 Nov 2012 116,353 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 116,353 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 86,169 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 63,442 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Oct 2010 63,442 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 52,320 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 16 Jan 2009 40,942 miles

Front tyre bald on inner edges. Not showing ply or cords

Pass 18 Jan 2008 29,300 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 21,092 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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KW53 COH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KW53 COH, 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 KW53 COH registered?

KW53 COH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 February 2004.

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