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EY04 YUS

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

215,340 mi
Last recorded215,340 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2018 215,340 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides heavily greased (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Feb 2018 215,388 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 211,822 miles

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

undertrays fitted not allowing some items to be fully inspected

Pass 30 Jan 2016 202,025 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 183,303 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 174,201 miles

Nearside Front Lower Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2014 174,201 miles

Nearside Front Lower Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 159,652 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 135,200 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 132,041 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 113,232 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear reg' plate security poor at one half/edge

Fail 21 May 2009 113,232 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear reg' plate security poor at one half/edge

Fail 22 May 2008 98,870 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight play/wear at steering rack ends

Pass 22 May 2008 98,870 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight play/wear at steering rack ends

Fail 18 May 2007 76,422 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2007 76,422 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 YUS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YUS, 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 YUS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 May 2004.

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