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KW53 PFZ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,860 mi
Last recorded69,860 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW53 PFZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 69,860 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2026 69,501 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 59,941 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2025 59,941 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 56,072 miles

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

Brake pad warning light on dash

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust hangers are broken

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

Offside Front seat belt is slow to retract

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

Offside mirror glass is worn

indicator stalk assembly is slightly loose

Fail 10 Oct 2024 56,069 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pad warning light on dash

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust hangers are broken

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

Offside Front seat belt is slow to retract

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

Offside mirror glass is worn

indicator stalk assembly is slightly loose

Pass 8 Mar 2023 56,006 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

pad warning light on

park brake effort low@17%

park brake travel low & stiff in operation

Fail 8 Mar 2023 56,006 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

pad warning light on

park brake effort low@17%

park brake travel low & stiff in operation

Pass 10 Mar 2022 55,401 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 53,618 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 53,618 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 51,927 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 51,927 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 50,138 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 47,011 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 47,011 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 42,334 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2017 42,316 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 37,642 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 33,644 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 30,455 miles

o/s front tyre cracking on sidewalls

Pass 12 Mar 2013 27,662 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 24,990 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 22,827 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 20,774 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 18,311 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 17,446 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 16,598 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 PFZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PFZ, 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 PFZ registered?

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

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