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EY04 YOC

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

223,164 mi
Last recorded223,164 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY04 YOC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2022 223,164 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule most (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear damage to the wheel rims

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened most needs to be cleaned back and a treatment applied (5.3.3 (b) (i))

noise from rear wheels/hub on turning when jacked . i suggest the handbrake (even with the good efficiency results) and the drive shaft be looked at.

parking break binding

underside of vehicle needs cleaning off and the whole resprayed with a protective coating to prevent further corrosion

Pass 2 Aug 2021 221,937 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

eml on

Pass 6 Aug 2020 220,530 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 220,524 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 218,870 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also all rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

oil leak

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection underside

Pass 31 Jul 2018 215,688 miles

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear subframe,suspension components and brake pipes coated with rust protection.

undertrays fitted

Fail 28 Jul 2018 215,680 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear subframe,suspension components and brake pipes coated with rust protection.

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2017 212,282 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Plastic covers fitted to vehicle underside and sills

Underside (including brake pipes) coated with rustproofing

Pass 2 Aug 2016 208,716 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

REAR SUBFRAME AND SUSPENSION GETTING CORRODED

Pass 5 Aug 2015 204,909 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 204,907 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 199,908 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 192,503 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2013 192,503 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 186,791 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 180,408 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 180,408 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 176,033 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

sill covers fitted

slight wear front discs

Fail 19 Oct 2010 176,033 miles

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

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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)

both front tyres wearing on edges

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

sill covers fitted

slight wear front discs

Pass 5 Oct 2009 166,422 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 133,720 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 96,698 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 YOC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YOC, 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 YOC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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