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AR04 AYT

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

230,369 mi
Last recorded230,369 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR04 AYT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 230,369 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2016 220,115 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 May 2016 220,084 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 12 May 2016 219,799 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front arm marked in yellow (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 204,866 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 204,865 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2014 195,942 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 May 2013 189,048 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2012 180,143 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 170,008 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 160,429 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 144,801 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 132,927 miles

full body undertray fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2007 114,522 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 114,522 miles

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

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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AR04 AYT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AR04 AYT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AR04 AYT registered?

AR04 AYT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 July 2004.

Is AR04 AYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR04 AYT shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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