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M888 YAT

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

114,269 mi
Last recorded114,269 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM888 YAT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2019 114,269 miles

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

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

Rear both sides parking brake low effort

Pass 16 Jan 2018 111,044 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear four wheels brake pads both side (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both side and near side scored (3.5.1n)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 107,672 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 102,310 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 95,493 miles

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 28 Jan 2015 95,493 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 6 Feb 2014 88,345 miles

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 83,924 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 76,799 miles

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)

part of exhaust system deteriorated-mounting rod corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2011 69,162 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 62,883 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 53,177 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 23,732 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 23,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

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M888 YAT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 M888 YAT, 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 M888 YAT registered?

M888 YAT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 February 2004.

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