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KW53 JXC

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

109,839 mi
Last recorded109,839 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 109,839 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 109,068 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 107,898 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 106,808 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 106,807 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 105,414 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 105,414 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 103,610 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 103,610 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 101,468 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 94,932 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 88,459 miles

Nearside mirror insecure

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both at flexi end (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 81,730 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 3 Jan 2017 81,723 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Covers fitted obscuring some components

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 6 Jan 2016 74,861 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 67,935 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 60,798 miles

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

advise n/s/f tyre starting to split/crack

Pass 7 Jan 2013 53,375 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 46,677 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 38,155 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 28,516 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 25,763 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 18,899 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 13,526 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 JXC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KW53 JXC, 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 JXC registered?

KW53 JXC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 February 2004.

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The MOT history for KW53 JXC shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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