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KW53 JKU

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

141,534 mi
Last recorded141,534 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW53 JKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2021 141,534 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 141,526 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 141,521 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 140,038 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 137,040 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 132,058 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 128,383 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 118,643 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 110,160 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 104,371 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 95,695 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Jul 2012 94,197 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 87,986 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 82,451 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 75,565 miles

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Pass 29 Jan 2008 67,789 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 53,958 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 JKU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 JKU, 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 KW53 JKU registered?

KW53 JKU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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The MOT history for KW53 JKU shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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