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CA04 YYB

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

104,779 mi
Last recorded104,779 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA04 YYB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 104,779 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both side (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 5 Jun 2017 104,778 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both side (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 97,876 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2016 97,876 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 May 2015 90,396 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 85,664 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 85,664 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 80,763 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jun 2013 80,763 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2012 74,783 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

covers under vehicle and on outer sills obstructing view.

front tyre size 225/45 17 rear 245/40 17

o/s/n/s/f tyres wearing on outside edge.

Pass 11 Jun 2011 67,924 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 61,960 miles

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

N/S/F Tyre has side wall damage

Pass 12 Jun 2009 56,360 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 48,081 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 35,838 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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CA04 YYB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CA04 YYB, 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 CA04 YYB registered?

CA04 YYB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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The MOT history for CA04 YYB shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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