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KW53 ZXE

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,424 mi
Last recorded104,424 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2018 104,424 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear discs

eml on

oil leak

Fail 17 Sep 2018 104,424 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer tyre edge

Offside Front cut in tyre

Rear discs

eml on

oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2017 79,683 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2016 74,788 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 70,184 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2014 64,643 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 59,939 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 54,931 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2011 50,912 miles

n/s/f wiper smearing screen

Fail 8 May 2010 46,687 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f tyre wall has a large dig

Pass 8 May 2010 46,687 miles

n/s/f tyre wall has a large dig

Pass 16 May 2009 41,979 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 35,897 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 35,788 miles

Oil leak

both front and rear brake disc has surface corrossion

nearside rear lamp lense has broken

offside front tyre inner wall has deep cut< 25mm

Fail 4 Apr 2008 35,788 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

both front and rear brake disc has surface corrossion

nearside front tyre outer wall has cuts

nearside rear lamp lense has broken

offside front tyre inner wall has deep cut< 25mm

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 ZXE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZXE, 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 ZXE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 February 2004.

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