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CK04 YLL

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

179,536 mi
Last recorded179,536 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK04 YLL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 179,536 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 179,536 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 174,687 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 172,642 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 170,166 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 170,442 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 170,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 162,769 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Has one incorrect wheel bolt fitted

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

engine management light on

Fail 19 Aug 2016 162,769 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

engine management light on

Pass 24 Aug 2015 148,438 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Aug 2015 148,422 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 129,610 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Aug 2014 129,036 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 114,838 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 27 Aug 2013 114,838 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 99,784 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 99,727 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 87,701 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 87,701 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2010 80,400 miles

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

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

covers fitted to underside of vehicle unable to see some testable items

travel on parking brake lever

Pass 6 May 2009 67,633 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on edges

covers fitted to underside of vehicle unaqble to see some testaqble items

Fail 30 May 2008 55,903 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 30 May 2008 55,903 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2008 55,903 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 55,903 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 May 2008 55,876 miles

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

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 26 Apr 2007 46,199 miles

plastic covers fitted to sills and underside of vehicle

rear tyres worn close to legal limit

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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CK04 YLL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 CK04 YLL, 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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CK04 YLL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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