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KW53 PHZ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

110,474 mi
Last recorded110,474 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 110,474 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2026 110,474 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 102,238 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 91,200 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 82,612 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 82,612 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 78,221 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 78,221 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 78,212 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 75,916 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 75,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 72,522 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 68,819 miles

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

suspension rusty

Pass 13 Feb 2017 65,734 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2017 65,714 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 62,756 miles

kiddie seat fitted not all seatbelts checked

Pass 19 Jan 2015 59,648 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Feb 2014 56,566 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

coil springs corroded.

exhaust bracket broken,system secure,

vehicle underneath structure and components slightly corroded.

Fail 5 Feb 2014 56,566 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

coil springs corroded.

exhaust bracket broken,system secure,

vehicle underneath structure and components slightly corroded.

Pass 11 Feb 2013 53,071 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 48,831 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 44,725 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 40,760 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 40,760 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 35,967 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 29,716 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 23,167 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 PHZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 PHZ, 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 PHZ registered?

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

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The MOT history for KW53 PHZ shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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