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CE54 YCL

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,815 mi
Last recorded116,815 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE54 YCL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2018 116,815 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 107,757 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak gearbox area ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under trays fitted

Fail 28 Jul 2017 107,629 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 2nd arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 2nd arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak gearbox ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine has a running fault when cold

engine management lamp is staying on

under trays fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2016 97,499 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2015 87,741 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 81,164 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 73,061 miles

both rear brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 9 Nov 2012 66,028 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)

both rear brake discs starting to corrode

both rear coil springs corroded

off side rear indicator starting to fade

Pass 16 Sep 2011 58,497 miles

both front brake discs rusty on inner surface both rear brake discs rusty

Pass 2 Sep 2010 54,944 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2009 51,919 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both rear tyres slightly worn on outer edges

Pass 16 Sep 2009 51,919 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly worn on outer edges

Pass 26 Aug 2008 48,433 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Aug 2008 48,432 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 43,420 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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CE54 YCL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol 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 CE54 YCL, 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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CE54 YCL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 September 2004.

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