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NY04 VYR

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

142,665 mi
Last recorded142,665 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY04 VYR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2019 142,665 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Undertray ditted

Pass 16 Nov 2018 137,481 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2018 137,472 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 129,897 miles

Both front dip beam patterns weak

Engine cover fitted

Engine management light on dash

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake only just met requirement's 16%

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

Under trays fitted

Fail 15 Nov 2017 129,723 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Both front dip beam patterns weak

Engine cover fitted

Engine management light on dash

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake only just met requirement's 16%

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2016 120,517 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished cut outer sidewall

Nearside Rear seatbelt fraying

Nearside Rear tyre worn low on limit

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge

engine management light on

front brake discs worn

Fail 4 Nov 2016 120,212 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre perished cut outer sidewall

Nearside Rear seatbelt fraying

Nearside Rear tyre worn low on limit

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge

engine management light on

front brake discs worn

Pass 6 Nov 2015 113,816 miles

BOTH BEAM PATTERNS POOR

Pass 22 Sep 2014 107,220 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 100,420 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both front outer tyre walls slightly damaged

Pass 27 Sep 2012 93,798 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

O/s/f brake hose shock mount cable tie snapped.

O/s/f tyre sidewall damaged.

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear exhaust hanger requires re-fitting.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Sep 2012 93,786 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

O/s/f brake hose shock mount cable tie snapped.

O/s/f tyre sidewall damaged.

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear exhaust hanger requires re-fitting.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Aug 2011 88,000 miles

o/s/f tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 1 Sep 2010 83,456 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 77,615 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 67,487 miles

emissions reading to low for print out

Pass 1 May 2007 46,959 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Fail 28 Apr 2007 46,958 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front tyres wearing on inner edge

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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NY04 VYR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 82,457 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 NY04 VYR, 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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NY04 VYR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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