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GY04 MYT

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,465 mi
Last recorded74,465 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY04 MYT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2024 74,465 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 71,557 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 68,127 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 65,495 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 65,492 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 63,067 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 59,540 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 56,274 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2017 56,274 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 52,783 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 49,177 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 49,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 46,072 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2013 42,577 miles

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

rear exhaust section hanger broken

Pass 29 Jun 2012 38,891 miles

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

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

rear exhaust section hanger deteriorated

Pass 9 Jun 2011 35,042 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 31,419 miles

offside front & nearside rear tyre treads have cuts

rear registration plates deteriorating

under tray loose

Pass 3 Jul 2009 27,454 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 27,450 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 21,516 miles

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

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

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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GY04 MYT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GY04 MYT, 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 GY04 MYT registered?

GY04 MYT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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