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KW53 KKV

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,931 mi
Last recorded116,931 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW53 KKV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 116,931 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 116,931 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 May 2018 102,338 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 75,815 miles

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

Oil leak under vehicle ()

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 49,351 miles

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

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

gearbox leak

Fail 7 Apr 2015 49,331 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Gearbox oil leak

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

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

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 4 Apr 2014 45,417 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2013 39,899 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 36,316 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 32,509 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 28,950 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 23,844 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2009 23,804 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 74,430 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 14,010 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 KKV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc 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 KKV, 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 KKV registered?

KW53 KKV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 January 2004.

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