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KW53 PFX

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

101,600 mi
Last recorded101,600 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW53 PFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 101,600 miles

Coolant leak

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2025

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 92,739 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 92,739 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 90,038 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all rear suspension components corroded

has under trays, engine covers + sill covers fitted

Fail 13 Oct 2022 90,035 miles

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

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all rear suspension components corroded

has under trays, engine covers + sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2021 88,016 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge 205/55/16 94w (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 88,013 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge 205/55/16 94w (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 83,890 miles

Exhaust system heavily deteriorated

Corrosion to both rear chassis and floor panel

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2020 83,889 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Corrosion to both rear chassis and floor panel

Exhaust system heavily deteriorated

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2019 81,719 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2018 76,581 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Apr 2017 75,930 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edges

Pass 12 Apr 2016 75,556 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front tyres wearing on the inner and outer edges

Pass 20 Apr 2015 74,056 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2014 59,470 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 59,470 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 54,352 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 53,912 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 42,635 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 42,635 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 38,594 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 38,593 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 35,167 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 32,294 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 27,582 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 23,291 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 23,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 PFX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PFX, 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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KW53 PFX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 February 2004.

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