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EY04 YTL

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

109,611 mi
Last recorded109,611 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY04 YTL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2018 109,611 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 109,611 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 93,349 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 93,349 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 9 May 2016 77,112 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 77,112 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Center exhaust hanging bracket broken

Pass 25 Nov 2014 61,997 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 22 Nov 2014 61,933 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 2 Nov 2013 52,879 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 47,119 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s/f headlamp aim was too far to the right, now adjusted to correct aim.

o/s/f tyre has slight cracking on inner sidewall, and severe cracking on outer shoulder.

o/s/r tyre DANGEROUSLY low, check tyre pressures prior to M.O.T test, for safety when conducting roller brake test. I am not obliged to do this, can refust to test vehicle.

rear brake discs slightly pitted.

Pass 4 Apr 2011 38,300 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside front track rod end joint cover split/deteriorated

Offside rear tyre has slight damage to its side wall

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 33,176 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 33,176 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 28,879 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST BRACKET CORRODED

N/S/R TYRE 2.5-3.0MM

VERY SLIGHT PLAY AT N/S TRACK ROD END

Pass 26 Apr 2008 24,722 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 24,489 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 18,877 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 YTL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YTL, 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 YTL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 April 2004.

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