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KW53 RZK

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

123,862 mi
Last recorded123,862 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW53 RZK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2020 123,862 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

black smoke

excessive engine oil leak

Fail 24 Jan 2020 123,862 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

black smoke

excessive engine oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2019 119,104 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted, obscuring some components.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 113,479 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 112,296 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front position (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front position (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 100,847 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 96,061 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 92,096 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 92,093 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 86,312 miles

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

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

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

nearside engine mounting slightly deteriorated

offside front wiper blade slightly deteriorated

slight seepage on the fuel component(engine bay)

Fail 21 Jan 2014 86,312 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nearside engine mounting slightly deteriorated

offside front wiper blade slightly deteriorated

slight seepage on the fuel component(engine bay)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 82,761 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 73,792 miles

Both front tyre wearing close to limit

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jun 2011 73,791 miles

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

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

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

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

Both front tyre wearing close to limit

Oil leak

Tracking

Pass 10 Jul 2010 68,582 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 63,100 miles

Nearside front tyre has slight cut

Fail 13 Jul 2009 63,099 miles

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

Nearside front tyre has slight cut

Pass 18 Jul 2008 57,038 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 49,368 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 RZK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RZK, 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 RZK registered?

KW53 RZK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 February 2004.

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