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KW53 ZXJ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

94,893 mi
Last recorded94,893 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW53 ZXJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 94,893 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s lower arms . front arms (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 94,892 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s lower arms . front arms (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 91,006 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 91,006 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 85,155 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 85,152 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 83,311 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 83,309 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 79,466 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 71,639 miles

Bracket broken on exhaust system other brackets still support exhaust

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 66,550 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 65,305 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges.2-3000 left 225/45zr17 94w

Fail 24 Aug 2011 65,305 miles

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

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

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

front tyres worn on edges.2-3000 left 225/45zr17 94w

Pass 2 Aug 2010 58,893 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 51,961 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 51,834 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2009 51,834 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 43,818 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2007 34,873 miles

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

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 ZXJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol 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 ZXJ, 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 ZXJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 February 2004.

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