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EY04 YOV

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

137,427 mi
Last recorded137,427 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY04 YOV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2017 137,427 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2017 137,427 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 128,911 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 114,383 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside mirror slightly damaged

Pass 30 Jul 2014 99,264 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 83,700 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jul 2013 83,633 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (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 Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2012 66,386 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 62,922 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 58,314 miles

O/S/F TYRE CRAKING

OIL LEAK FROM DIFF

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

PARKING BRAKE HAS SLIGHTLY TO MUCH TRAVEL

Pass 16 Mar 2010 50,833 miles

nearside drive shaft oil leak rear

slight bind on front nearside brake

Pass 17 Mar 2009 44,796 miles

engine management warning lamp on

Pass 26 Mar 2008 37,289 miles

both front discs worn and lipped

unable to inspect under vehicle due to covers fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2007 29,570 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

unable to fully inspect underneath of vehicle dut to covers fitted

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 YOV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YOV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EY04 YOV registered?

EY04 YOV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 March 2004.

Is EY04 YOV safe to buy?

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