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LK53 WZO

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

132,391 mi
Last recorded132,391 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 WZO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 132,391 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2025 132,335 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 127,774 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

covers + shields fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2023 120,081 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all visible (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe slightly damaged all visible (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear rear diff oil seal slightly misting with oil

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

covers + shields fitted

parking break travel

Pass 9 Sep 2022 116,777 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear rear diff leaking

handbrake travel

Pass 8 Oct 2021 110,787 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 106,607 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 106,607 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 103,260 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 96,581 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

under tray fitted

Fail 6 Aug 2018 96,465 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively held on with tape (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

under tray fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2017 89,653 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust clamp holder broken

Pass 29 Jul 2016 85,029 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 80,002 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 74,354 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 68,099 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 59,689 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2012 59,688 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2011 54,014 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 54,014 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 46,022 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 40,563 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2008 33,031 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 26,677 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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LK53 WZO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 LK53 WZO, 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 LK53 WZO registered?

LK53 WZO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 January 2004.

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