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MK04 YCD

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

103,620 mi
Last recorded103,620 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK04 YCD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2025 103,620 miles

Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside and Nearside rear quarters corroded but not within prescribed area

Underside components corroded

Undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2024 99,903 miles

Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 93,593 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 29 Oct 2023 93,593 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wing Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 85,805 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2022 85,803 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 75,788 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low 2mm 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear metal brake pipes starting to rust

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear metal brake pipe starting to rust

Fail 1 Nov 2021 75,788 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low 2mm 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear metal brake pipes starting to rust

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear metal brake pipe starting to rust

Pass 3 Nov 2020 66,123 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded & delaminated (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 May 2019 59,977 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 May 2018 50,354 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded slightly at pipe to flexi-pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread top section of number plate (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip on windscreen (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 May 2018 50,354 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded slightly at pipe to flexi-pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread top section of number plate (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip on windscreen (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 May 2017 38,644 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 May 2017 38,644 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint lower rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 33,233 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 30,283 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 28,543 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 26,679 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 24,302 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

osr seat back slight play in lower mounting

Pass 19 Apr 2011 21,453 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 21,449 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 18,823 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 16,494 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 13,366 miles

park brake very nearly at the end of its travel

Fail 30 Apr 2008 13,366 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

park brake very nearly at the end of its travel

Pass 4 May 2007 10,273 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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MK04 YCD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MK04 YCD, 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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MK04 YCD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 May 2004.

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