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YN04 CXC

2004 Mercedes Atego

White Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

143,505 mi
Last recorded143,505 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes Atego111,676 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN04 CXC
MakeMercedes
ModelAtego
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 143,505 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

air tank corroded

cab tilt light on

Pass 9 Aug 2024 137,040 miles

cab tilt light illuminated

Fail 8 Aug 2024 137,009 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Air brake cylinder/actuator leaking chamber leaking air (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working flashes twice then cuts out (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

cab tilt light illuminated

Pass 30 Jun 2017 132,050 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 132,050 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 125,750 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 117,330 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 117,330 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 111,642 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 111,642 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 101,102 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 Jun 2013 101,102 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 95,920 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 95,920 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 87,415 miles

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Jul 2011 87,415 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 77,465 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 77,465 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 68,046 miles

cab tilt light on all time

Fail 1 Jul 2009 68,040 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Upper Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Upper Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

cab tilt light on all time

Pass 21 Apr 2008 66,244 miles

offside upper indicator lamp assembly inoperative

Fail 21 Apr 2008 66,241 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside upper indicator lamp assembly inoperative

Pass 12 Mar 2007 54,354 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 45,077 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes Atego?

Based on 2,906 MOT tests across 384 vehicles.

82.5%
Pass Rate
5,699
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
384
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim too low 11
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened 10
Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 9
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 8
Side repeater not working 7
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YN04 CXC is a 2004 Mercedes Atego in White with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes Atego models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 111,676 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 Atego fails its MOT is headlamp aim too low, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YN04 CXC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes Atego typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 22 years old, this Mercedes Atego is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YN04 CXC registered?

YN04 CXC is a 2004 Mercedes Atego, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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