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EJ04 YCG

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

109,591 mi
Last recorded109,591 miles
Recorded on15 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ04 YCG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2023 109,591 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 109,591 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 107,917 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 107,917 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 106,121 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 106,121 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 104,694 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 104,694 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2019 102,450 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 100,208 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 May 2017 97,390 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 May 2016 94,981 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 91,276 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 86,993 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 17 May 2013 77,825 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2012 68,336 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

signs of wear front brake discs & pads recommend checking approx 3000 miles

Pass 25 May 2011 59,344 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 20 May 2011 59,184 miles

Centre Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 49,534 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2009 40,910 miles

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 40,910 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 32,360 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 17 Jun 2008 32,360 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)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 22,721 miles

signs of perishing to both front thrust arm bushes

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 YCG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 YCG, 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 YCG registered?

EJ04 YCG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 June 2004.

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