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EY04 YSD

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

171,702 mi
Last recorded171,702 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2016 171,702 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 171,702 miles

Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

oil leak

Fail 8 Apr 2016 171,099 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2015 138,904 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 130,681 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2014 130,681 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 130,008 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 117,425 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 111,477 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 111,239 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 111,207 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 108,986 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 87,759 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 87,729 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 YSD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YSD, 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 YSD registered?

EY04 YSD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 March 2004.

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