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121,053 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Central Exhaust joint and fixing bolts are heavily corroded - no leaks of gas
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass has discoloured and gone brown (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Foot pedal on and hand lever to release - this does not always release fully leaving the hand brake slightly on. it needs a service (1.1.6 (d))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Multiple stone chips one has fish eye cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Central Exhaust joint and fixing bolts are heavily corroded - no leaks of gas
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass has discoloured and gone brown (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Foot pedal on and hand lever to release - this does not always release fully leaving the hand brake slightly on. it needs a service (1.1.6 (d))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Multiple stone chips one has fish eye cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust joint and fixing bolts are heavily corroded - no leaks of gas
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 3mm of tread left (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass has discoloured and gone brown (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Just started to wear plus this tyre has approx only 3mm of tread left (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Multiple stone chip, one of which is started to crack (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Central Exhaust joint and fixing bolts are heavily corroded - no leaks of gas
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 3mm of tread left (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass has discoloured and gone brown (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Just started to wear plus this tyre has approx only 3mm of tread left (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Foot pedal lever does not fully release and return to the off position (1.1.6 (d))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Multiple stone chip, one of which is started to crack (3.2 (a) (i))
Sill guards fitted ; Under trays fitted
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Sill guards fitted ; Under trays fitted
Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge only 3.0 mm of tread left (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Only slightly (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge only 3.0 mm of tread left (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
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)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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EY04 YLC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.
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 EY04 YLC, 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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EY04 YLC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 April 2004.
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