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EY04 YRA

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

187,022 mi
Last recorded187,022 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY04 YRA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2019 187,022 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly parking brake (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

oil leak not excessive

Pass 1 Oct 2018 185,689 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 181,886 miles

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

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement thrust (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Steering system slightly tight lock to lock when jacked (2.2.D.1)

all tyres cracked

rust coming from both outer rear lower arm hub bushes

Fail 6 Jun 2017 181,886 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement thrust (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Steering system slightly tight lock to lock when jacked (2.2.D.1)

all tyres cracked

rust coming from both outer rear lower arm hub bushes

Pass 14 May 2016 179,075 miles

bootlid handle stiff

both front tyre walls perished and curbed

Fail 12 May 2016 179,075 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

bootlid handle stiff

both front tyre walls perished and curbed

Pass 9 Mar 2015 175,681 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

auxillary belt vibrating

both lower rear hub bushes corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2013 171,604 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 171,604 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 169,706 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 140,892 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 122,175 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s headlamp bracket cracked

Pass 8 Sep 2008 92,327 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008
Fail 28 Apr 2008 79,124 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 37,492 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 37,492 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 34,390 miles

stone damage front screen

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 YRA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc 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 YRA, 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 YRA registered?

EY04 YRA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 March 2004.

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