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KW53 JWY

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,375 mi
Last recorded132,375 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW53 JWY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2018 132,375 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 115,824 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 113,061 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Nov 2016 112,854 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

centre exhaust mounting insecure

Pass 19 Nov 2015 109,824 miles

2x rear tyres on 3mm

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Nov 2015 109,824 miles

2x rear tyres on 3mm

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 106,906 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 98,639 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 98,639 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 85,396 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 72,046 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 59,542 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 56,155 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 46,578 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 39,604 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 JWY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol 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 JWY, 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 JWY registered?

KW53 JWY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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