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AP04 YAD

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

83,976 mi
Last recorded83,976 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 YAD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 83,976 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 83,976 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 72,719 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 72,627 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 64,460 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 56,249 miles

front tyres cracking on sidewalls and worn inner edge

signs of leak on undertrays and n/s of engine

Pass 19 Apr 2016 47,677 miles

both front tyres perished and cracking 2013

Pass 27 Apr 2015 40,565 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 30,310 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Apr 2014 30,281 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2013 19,061 miles

sheilds fitted

sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2012 18,895 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 18,533 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 14 Jun 2010 18,131 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 24 Jun 2009 17,550 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 15,075 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 12,956 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 YAD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 AP04 YAD, 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 YAD registered?

AP04 YAD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 June 2004.

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The MOT history for AP04 YAD shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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