MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,185 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
offside front tyre worn on inside edge
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb not fitted correctly (1.8.A.1b)
offside front tyre worn on inside edge
nearside front tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
nearside front tyre worn on inner edge
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
handbrake imbalance 13%
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
handbrake imbalance 13%
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Air Bag Light on
Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
SRS light on
upper and lower engine covers fitted
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside rear tyre is 2.5mm
Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
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AY54 YWB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 YWB, 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 YWB registered?
AY54 YWB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 September 2004.
Is AY54 YWB safe to buy?
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