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KW53 VBJ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

187,715 mi
Last recorded187,715 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW53 VBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2024 187,715 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear exhaust rear box corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 180,512 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 172,393 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 162,252 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2018 150,702 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 141,679 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 132,995 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 123,521 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 113,536 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2013 101,734 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 101,734 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 91,836 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 30 Oct 2012 91,836 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 31 Oct 2011 87,042 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 87,042 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 79,036 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 69,880 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 60,193 miles

both front tyres bald on outer edge.

front number plate slight deterioration.

Pass 9 Jan 2008 49,191 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 49,191 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 38,890 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 VBJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 VBJ, 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 VBJ registered?

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

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