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KW53 ZXY

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

99,511 mi
Last recorded99,511 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW53 ZXY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2019 99,511 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 99,508 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 94,564 miles

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

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

Parking brake pedal slightly stiff in operation

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 90,221 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Jan 2016 85,459 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2016 85,459 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 71,120 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 71,120 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 62,027 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 55,976 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 55,976 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 50,264 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 50,232 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 41,841 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 35,145 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 35,135 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2009 27,387 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 21,429 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 16,039 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 ZXY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 ZXY, 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 ZXY registered?

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

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The MOT history for KW53 ZXY shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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