MOT Status
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99,384 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear hoses. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various brake pipes under vehicle. (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear hoses. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various brake pipes under vehicle. (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
undertrays fitted
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16/91W. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre outer edge wear.
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55R16 91V (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Fronts heavily corroded and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and tearing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Park brake has little reserve travel
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front mirror lens discoloured
exhaust bracket broken - not insecure
Nearside Front bald on outer edge
Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
UNDERTRAYS FITTED
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
UNDERTRAYS FITTED
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint REARMOST (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
UNDERTRAYS FITTED
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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AY54 YVM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.
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 YVM, 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 YVM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 September 2004.
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