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AY54 YUK

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

135,779 mi
Last recorded135,779 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY54 YUK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 135,779 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 130,161 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 122,883 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 114,264 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 114,259 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 105,275 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2012 105,236 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Aug 2011 95,591 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 80,497 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 67,561 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 67,561 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 55,632 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 41,229 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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AY54 YUK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AY54 YUK, 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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AY54 YUK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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