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LW53 BKV

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

79,236 mi
Last recorded79,236 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW53 BKV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 79,236 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective o/s/f & n/s/f (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r & n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 78,462 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s/f & n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r & n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Sep 2024 78,462 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s/f & n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r & n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 76,384 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s/f & n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s/f & n/s/f (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r & n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 74,881 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 73,490 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 72,265 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2020 72,265 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 71,356 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 70,126 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 70,126 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 68,659 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 68,659 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 66,447 miles

Oil leak under gearbox slight ()

Fail 19 Aug 2016 66,447 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both dipped beam aim (1.8)

Oil leak under gearbox slight ()

Pass 28 Aug 2015 64,712 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 62,328 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 59,267 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 59,267 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 54,692 miles

front under cover broken and insecure

Pass 26 Aug 2011 49,954 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 43,934 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 38,060 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 33,063 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

footbrake travel slightly high

Pass 31 Aug 2007 28,234 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 22,487 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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LW53 BKV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LW53 BKV, 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 LW53 BKV registered?

LW53 BKV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 January 2004.

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The MOT history for LW53 BKV shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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