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EO04 YTJ

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

172,337 mi
Last recorded172,337 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO04 YTJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2021 172,337 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated N/S and O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear N/S and O/S Corroded rear wheel arches

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 168,750 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 168,583 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board injector seals leaking badly (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 155,669 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2019 155,669 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2018 142,800 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2018 142,451 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 120,624 miles

Nearside Front alloy wheel damaged

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 20 Dec 2016 120,623 miles

registration plate deteriorated and damaged (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front alloy wheel damaged

Nearside Front tyre bald on outer edge

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front tyre wearing thin on outer edge

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

brake warning light illuminated

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 20 Aug 2015 102,308 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 96,710 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 92,568 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 88,185 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 88,185 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2011 83,815 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 79,015 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 73,924 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 67,080 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 57,321 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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EO04 YTJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EO04 YTJ, 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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EO04 YTJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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