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EY04 YUW

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

167,451 mi
Last recorded167,451 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 167,451 miles

o/s door mirror glass deteriorating

Fail 26 Oct 2021 167,445 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

o/s door mirror glass deteriorating

Pass 12 Nov 2020 161,320 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 161,320 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 excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 151,299 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 151,299 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 141,062 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play rear t/c arm (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 141,062 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play rear t/c arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 May 2017 133,537 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 124,603 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2016 124,603 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 113,049 miles

front tyres heavily worn on edges

Pass 23 Jun 2014 93,319 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front and rear tyres have cuts in ths sidewalls. No cords exposed. Nearside mirror loose.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2013 62,369 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 57,463 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 51,600 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 51,596 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 45,347 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 39,831 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

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

surface corrosion all 4 brake discs

Fail 22 Jun 2009 39,827 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

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

surface corrosion all 4 brake discs

Fail 23 Jun 2008 33,318 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 33,318 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 26,554 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 YUW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 82,457 miles. This 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 YUW, 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 YUW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 July 2004.

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