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ML04 SYV

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

163,219 mi
Last recorded163,219 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML04 SYV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2023 163,219 miles

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

accident damage to rear

Fail 3 Nov 2023 163,219 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 152,407 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 152,406 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 142,384 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 142,376 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 137,359 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 130,792 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 126,252 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 126,250 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 118,159 miles

underbody covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Sep 2016 105,231 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 105,201 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 101,841 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 101,841 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 93,209 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 93,207 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

headlamp aim will need checking when leveller device reaired

Pass 23 Dec 2013 78,972 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)

Pass 11 May 2012 54,891 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 37,707 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 22,655 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 18,998 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 18,998 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 14,577 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 14,540 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2007 8,603 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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ML04 SYV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 ML04 SYV, 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 ML04 SYV registered?

ML04 SYV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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