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EY04 YPU

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

96,443 mi
Last recorded96,443 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY04 YPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2022 96,443 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 85,950 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2021 85,923 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 81,654 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 75,696 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front tyre sidewall cut

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers and under guards fitted

Fail 14 Jan 2019 75,682 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front tyre sidewall cut

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers and under guards fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2018 67,988 miles

engine covers and under guards fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2016 60,794 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 60,794 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2013 60,636 miles

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

hard to inspect rear brake pads

n/s & o/s rear brake pipes greased & hard to fully inspect

protection cover fitted front to rear underneath vehicle

Fail 1 May 2013 60,631 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

hard to inspect rear brake pads

n/s & o/s rear brake pipes greased & hard to fully inspect

protection cover fitted front to rear underneath vehicle

Pass 18 May 2012 60,507 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs worn

Pass 11 May 2011 57,749 miles

hard to have a full inspection of rear coil springs

protection covers fitted front to rear

Fail 5 May 2011 57,744 miles

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

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

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

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

hard to have a full inspection of rear coil springs

protection covers fitted front to rear

Pass 8 Apr 2010 51,926 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 46,954 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 41,605 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 36,241 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 YPU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 82,457 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 YPU, 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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What year was EY04 YPU registered?

EY04 YPU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 May 2004.

Is EY04 YPU safe to buy?

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