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AP04 UYX

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

203,459 mi
Last recorded203,459 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 UYX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2020 203,459 miles

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion all underneath

Pass 29 Apr 2019 192,630 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 192,630 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 188,554 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 188,547 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 182,870 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all brake pipes original fitment(corrosion on rear pipes).

slight play in front wheel bearings. track arm dust covers worn.

Fail 25 Apr 2017 182,866 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all brake pipes original fitment(corrosion on rear pipes).

slight play in front wheel bearings. track arm dust covers worn.

Pass 21 Apr 2016 278,644 miles

Nearside Front Lower ball joint dust cover slight perishing dust cap

Nearside Front and off side front brake pipes / and ferrules starting to corrode

Nearside Front and off side front wheel bearings slight play

Nearside Rear and off side rear brake pipes starting to corrode / all coated

Fail 21 Apr 2016 278,633 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower ball joint dust cover slight perishing dust cap

Nearside Front and off side front brake pipes / and ferrules starting to corrode

Nearside Front and off side front wheel bearings slight play

Nearside Rear and off side rear brake pipes starting to corrode / all coated

Pass 26 Apr 2015 164,947 miles

nsf /osf lower ball joints slight play

Pass 2 May 2014 155,945 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2014 155,927 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 143,805 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 143,805 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 116,639 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 116,549 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 90,523 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 68,816 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 68,778 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 38,609 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 30,926 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 21,849 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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AP04 UYX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AP04 UYX, 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 AP04 UYX registered?

AP04 UYX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 June 2004.

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