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CU04 YSL

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,243 mi
Last recorded77,243 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU04 YSL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 77,243 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 76,645 miles

both headlights poor image

front and rear suspension corroded

trims under vehicle

Fail 20 Nov 2024 76,640 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both headlights poor image

front and rear suspension corroded

trims under vehicle

Pass 15 Nov 2023 75,244 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in secondary groves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 74,499 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 73,422 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 72,556 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 71,847 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 71,842 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 70,476 miles

o/s/f tyre perishing

Pass 15 Nov 2017 69,305 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 69,279 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 67,174 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 65,337 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 63,214 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 60,150 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 57,361 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 54,116 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 50,357 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 47,155 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

outer edge n/s/f tyre slight wear

Fail 28 Nov 2009 47,155 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

outer edge n/s/f tyre slight wear

Pass 13 Nov 2008 39,313 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 36,415 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 28,604 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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CU04 YSL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CU04 YSL, 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 CU04 YSL registered?

CU04 YSL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 July 2004.

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