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AY04 SVS

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

80,317 mi
Last recorded80,317 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY04 SVS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2016 80,317 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 76,212 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 74,412 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 72,748 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 65,718 miles

(1) both front tyres very low on shoulders on 2.00mm& wall cracked all round (2)front discs lipped

heavy smoke from vehicle when accelerating

Pass 21 Apr 2011 52,473 miles

(1) brake paddle sinking low be works ok

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Oil leak

engine througting black smoke when accelerate

Pass 13 Apr 2010 38,874 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 38,863 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

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

both front tyres balding on outer edges

Pass 15 Apr 2009 36,087 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 31,449 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 24,272 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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AY04 SVS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AY04 SVS, 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 AY04 SVS registered?

AY04 SVS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 April 2004.

Is AY04 SVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY04 SVS shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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