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AY54 YWJ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,710 mi
Last recorded87,710 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY54 YWJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 87,710 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 75,075 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 69,557 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 69,557 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 65,030 miles

undertrays fitted covering some components

Pass 7 Apr 2015 60,455 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2014 55,639 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 51,258 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 51,258 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 45,461 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 36,591 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 30,140 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 30,140 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 23,973 miles

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)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 18,472 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 YWJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YWJ, 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 YWJ registered?

AY54 YWJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 October 2004.

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