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FY04 YLU

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

129,734 mi
Last recorded129,734 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY04 YLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2023 129,734 miles

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2023 129,734 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 128,649 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2021 126,844 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Under Tray Fitted

Fail 11 May 2021 126,837 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Under Tray Fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2020 126,122 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 125,164 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 125,134 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 124,306 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 123,154 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 121,760 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 119,467 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 117,577 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2013 113,347 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2012 110,064 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 105,329 miles

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

full upper and lower covers fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2010 98,965 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 91,136 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 81,671 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 72,814 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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FY04 YLU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FY04 YLU, 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 FY04 YLU registered?

FY04 YLU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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