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AP04 YAE

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,702 mi
Last recorded142,702 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 142,702 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 142,702 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 121,796 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust hanger broken but still secure

Under tray fitted

Fail 14 Sep 2019 121,796 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust hanger broken but still secure

Under tray fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2018 98,131 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 73,029 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 62,915 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 55,549 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 48,692 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 32,843 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 32,843 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 32,237 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 32,337 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front inner brake disc surface very corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2012 27,923 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 25,450 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 22,783 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 22,783 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 20,039 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 18,807 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 16,630 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 YAE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YAE, 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 YAE registered?

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

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