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AY54 YVO

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

119,192 mi
Last recorded119,192 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY54 YVO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2020 119,192 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 111,668 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 106,473 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Jan 2018 106,473 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 101,371 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Dec 2016 101,371 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 95,148 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Fail 14 Dec 2015 94,963 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Centre Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside and offside front (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded Nearside and offside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 89,239 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 85,202 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 65,461 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 56,951 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 49,963 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 41,056 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 32,876 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 24,556 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 YVO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AY54 YVO, 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 AY54 YVO registered?

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

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