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EY04 YNT

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

111,239 mi
Last recorded111,239 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY04 YNT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021 111,239 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s rear, o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output front both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 108,086 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output front both (visibility) (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 3 Nov 2020 108,085 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm rear both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output front both (visibility) (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 97,752 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 89,502 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 89,502 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 May 2017 83,118 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test hanging from the rear view mirror ()

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

Nearside Front tyre has a cut to the inner sidewall but not deep enough to reach the cords

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded over tank to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded over tank to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn has to be assisted manually to extinguish park brake warning light (3.1.5)

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

Fail 25 May 2017 83,118 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test hanging from the rear view mirror ()

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

Nearside Front tyre has a cut to the inner sidewall but not deep enough to reach the cords

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded over tank to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded over tank to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn has to be assisted manually to extinguish park brake warning light (3.1.5)

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

Fail 16 May 2017 83,050 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both n/s & o/s inner pads (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both n/s & o/s (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front alloy arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Front tyre has a cut to the inner sidewall but not deep enough to reach the cords

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded over tank to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded over tank to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn has to be assisted manually to extinguish park brake warning light (3.1.5)

Pass 27 May 2016 77,409 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2016 77,404 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/35/19 (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/35/19 (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 20 May 2015 73,548 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 20 May 2015 73,548 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 May 2014 69,992 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 13 May 2013 65,258 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 62,260 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011 59,358 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 55,554 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2009 48,475 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 22 May 2009 48,475 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 May 2008 37,283 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 37,283 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

ADVISE ON TRACKING CHECK / ADJUST DUE TO TYRE WEAR

ALL ROAD WHEELS (ALLOY) RIMS KERB DAMAGED

BOTH REAR TYRES SIDE WALLS KERB DAMAGED / SCUFFED UP / SIDE WALLS CUT / KERBING EDGE DAMAGED 245 / 40 / 17 Y

BRAKE PADS WORN DOWN TO BRAKE PAD WARNING INDICATOR WIRES / ADVISE TO REPLACE BRAKE PADS / BRAKE DISCS BECOMING WORN / LIPPED

BRAKE WARNING SIGN ON DASH / VISIT WORKSHOP

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMITS / WORN ON BOTH EDGES / SIDE WALL KERB DAMAGED / SCUFFED UP / CUTS IN SIDE WALL / STRONG ADVISE TO REPLACE ALONG WITH NEARSIDE TYRE 225 / 45 / 17 Y

Pass 24 Apr 2007 25,438 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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EY04 YNT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 EY04 YNT, 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 YNT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 June 2004.

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