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KW53 LKD

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

114,242 mi
Last recorded114,242 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 114,242 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 109,157 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 103,438 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 98,663 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 95,403 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 93,057 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 91,381 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 88,534 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 86,369 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 82,162 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 82,106 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 79,885 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 77,477 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 68,802 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 64,570 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 63,603 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 62,960 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

both front tyres feathered on both egdes

both rear brake discs rusty

Pass 13 Mar 2008 54,428 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 54,428 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front castor bushes starting to split

front discs ridged and worn

offside castor arm ball joint gaitor split

offside front tyre low on outer edge

offside rear tyre getting close to limit

Fail 23 Mar 2007 37,362 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 37,362 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 19,838 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 19,838 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 LKD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 LKD, 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 LKD registered?

KW53 LKD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 February 2004.

Is KW53 LKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW53 LKD shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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