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GY04 YGK

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

38,524 mi
Last recorded38,524 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY04 YGK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 38,524 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Feb 2026 38,524 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 34,094 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread worn outer edge

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 31,394 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 28,625 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 26,216 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to/on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 23,854 miles

Front discs corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2020 22,550 miles

Both front shock absorbers becoming corroded

Front brake discs inner surfaces becoming corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 21,183 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 20,275 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Feb 2017 19,419 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 18,895 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 18,265 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 17,248 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Feb 2014 17,244 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

OSF brakes slightly binding.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2013 16,289 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 15,629 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 15,623 miles

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

n/s/f brake binding

Pass 3 Feb 2011 14,176 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 13,415 miles

n/s/f brake binding

Pass 10 Mar 2009 12,465 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 11,750 miles

dipstick missing

Pass 29 Mar 2007 10,783 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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GY04 YGK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 YGK, 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 YGK registered?

GY04 YGK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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