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EJ54 YYF

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

109,324 mi
Last recorded109,324 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ54 YYF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2017 109,324 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 103,098 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

eml on

exhaust hanger corroded

vehicle emissions not detected by test equipment

Pass 10 Dec 2015 97,544 miles

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

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

eml on

Pass 2 Dec 2014 90,328 miles

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

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

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)

exhaust hangers rusty

Pass 20 Nov 2013 83,024 miles

foot operated park brake not fully releasing, brakes not sticking on

Fail 20 Nov 2013 83,024 miles

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

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

foot operated park brake not fully releasing, brakes not sticking on

Pass 26 Nov 2012 77,347 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 70,277 miles

Large undertray fitted, Some parts of suspension/floor and steering not inspected

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

Fail 2 Dec 2011 70,141 miles

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

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

Large undertray fitted, Some parts of suspension/floor and steering not inspected

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 62,338 miles

Large undertray fitted, Some parts of suspension/floor and steering not inspected

Pass 18 Nov 2009 70,315 miles

Large undertray fitted, Some parts of steering and suspension not inspected

Pass 1 Dec 2008 45,785 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 35,104 miles

both front tyres wearing on extreme edges, but especialy n/s on outer edge.

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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EJ54 YYF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 EJ54 YYF, 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 EJ54 YYF registered?

EJ54 YYF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 November 2004.

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