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KW53 RZD

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025

Emissions sticker scrapped off, no visable.

Engine light on, pre 2007

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boot split., attention soon. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect attention soon. (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted edge. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement camber bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged attention soon,. (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front jacking bung missing.

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted edge. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect attention soon,. (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 21 Feb 2025

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring insecure spring not seated correctly. (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Emissions sticker scrapped off, no visable.

Engine light on, pre 2007

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boot split., attention soon. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect attention soon. (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted edge. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement camber bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged attention soon,. (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front jacking bung missing.

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted edge. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect attention soon,. (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 22 Feb 2024

Engine management light on registered 01/2004

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wear in wiper arm not fully clearing n/s of screen (3.4 (b) (i))

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

No total mileage displayed

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion to shock absorber (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer mounting points corroded and surface corrosion to subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2023

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper rubber splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022

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

nearside front tyre wearing low at edges

Pass 4 Jan 2021 128,418 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Jan 2021 128,412 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 127,545 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine and underbody covers fitted, obscuring testable items

Pass 4 Jan 2019 125,364 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

engine and underbody covers fitted, obscuring testable items

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 3 Jan 2019 125,361 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

engine and underbody covers fitted, obscuring testable items

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 3 Jan 2018 122,770 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine and underbody covers fitted, obscuring testable items

Fail 3 Jan 2018 122,765 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine and underbody covers fitted, obscuring testable items

Pass 4 Jan 2017 119,924 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine and underbody covers fitted

Fail 3 Jan 2017 119,919 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine and underbody covers fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2016 117,174 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 113,076 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 103,742 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2014 103,742 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 96,823 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 87,376 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 77,681 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 68,423 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 60,227 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2009 60,227 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 50,775 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 50,775 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 41,286 miles

2x stone chips zone "b" w/screen

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 RZD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 RZD, 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 RZD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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