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EJ54 YYK

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

252,582 mi
Last recorded252,582 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ54 YYK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 252,582 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Antiroll bar has been modified to accommodate worn bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer cracked around outlet weld (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust has multiple fractured/missing mounts (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both suspension springs affected (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2023 252,405 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure CENTRE AND REAR HANGERS CORRODED AND BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn OSF , NSF , OSR , NSR LOWER ARB WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. SPACE SAVER WHEEL FITTED (5.2.3 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded OSR & NSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective OSF & NSF LENS CLOUDY (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Bumper mountings damaged but bumper not likely to become detached

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged MIRROR GLASS DEFECTIVE BUT STILL ALLOWS FULL VIEW TO REAR/SIDE OF VEHICLE (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear EXHAUST HEATSHIELD LOOSE BUT UNLIKELY TO FALL

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LAMP DEFECTIVE & INOPERATIVE (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 148,843 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Side skirts/ sill covers and under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some under-side components.

Slight surface corrosion to various under-side components not affecting it's strength or driveability.

Pass 7 Jan 2021 130,268 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jan 2021 130,268 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 125,946 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 117,953 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 117,836 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high bulb incorectly fitted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 103,090 miles

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 13 Oct 2016 98,691 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 98,690 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 93,217 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 92,998 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 86,923 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 13,212 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 13,212 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2012 73,584 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 73,538 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 66,945 miles

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

center exhaust mounting broken

Pass 30 Oct 2010 61,950 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 55,646 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 48,260 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 41,418 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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EJ54 YYK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 EJ54 YYK, 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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EJ54 YYK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 December 2004.

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