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HY54 YSN

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

177,223 mi
Last recorded177,223 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY54 YSN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2022 177,223 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 172,037 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.4mm & bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.4mm & bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 168,951 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Jul 2019 161,293 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 150,548 miles

Central Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Central Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Thrust arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 141,232 miles

Central Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm slightly worn Play in ball joint (2.4.G.1)

Fail 28 Jul 2017 141,232 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Central Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm slightly worn Play in ball joint (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 131,103 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear tyres on limit

Fail 2 Aug 2016 131,103 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear tyres on limit

Pass 31 Jul 2015 122,403 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 111,615 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 105,415 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear exhaust bracket corroded. o/s/f tyre worn on outside edge.

Pass 20 Sep 2013 105,415 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear exhaust bracket corroded. o/s/f tyre worn on outside edge.

Pass 25 Sep 2012 93,746 miles

exhaust tail box deteriorated

full length underbody covers fittede restricted view of various components

n/s door mirror not adjusting from switch

Fail 24 Sep 2012 93,746 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust tail box deteriorated

full length underbody covers fittede restricted view of various components

n/s door mirror not adjusting from switch

Pass 30 Sep 2011 84,290 miles

drive belt perished.

Pass 17 Sep 2010 75,369 miles

rear tyres low tread.

Pass 11 Sep 2009 64,155 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

full length underbody shields fitted restricted view of various components

rear no. plate stained

Pass 16 Sep 2008 47,277 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Sep 2007 32,734 miles

Nearside 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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HY54 YSN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel 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 HY54 YSN, 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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HY54 YSN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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