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EJ04 YBP

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2024
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

96,499 mi
Last recorded96,499 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ04 YBP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2023 96,499 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 7 Jan 2023 96,495 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust is deteriorated has slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 6 Jan 2023 96,489 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust is deteriorated has slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 89,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside windscreen washer jet blocked

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

drivers door inner handle missing

drivers seat base worn

Fail 5 Jan 2022 89,546 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside windscreen washer jet blocked

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

drivers door inner handle missing

drivers seat base worn

Pass 9 Jan 2021 84,807 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2019 82,098 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 69,454 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 69,454 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 54,858 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 54,858 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 39,995 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 39,995 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 39,205 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 39,204 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2015 39,194 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

both rear tyres got damage on outer sidewall

Pass 18 Oct 2014 33,517 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 32,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 32,250 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 28,577 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 25,171 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)

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 20,541 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 17,959 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2009 17,948 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 14,590 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 14,528 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

offside rear tyre has slight damage to its outside wall

Pass 3 Aug 2007 10,318 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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EJ04 YBP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 EJ04 YBP, 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 EJ04 YBP registered?

EJ04 YBP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 July 2004.

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