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2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

100,826 mi
Last recorded100,826 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration10 YS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 100,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 99,481 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light door mirror (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 98,189 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 96,916 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front door mirror lamp damage

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 95,863 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 95,318 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 93,389 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 91,728 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 89,312 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 86,346 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 82,930 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)

o/s/front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 18 Jul 2014 79,435 miles

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

n/s/f foglamp not working

Fail 24 Jul 2013 75,290 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 75,290 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 71,824 miles

n/s/f foglamp broken

Pass 22 Jul 2011 66,969 miles

nsf foglamp not working

Fail 27 Jul 2010 62,729 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 62,729 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 55,544 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 55,544 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 45,459 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 35,520 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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10 YS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 10 YS, 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 10 YS registered?

10 YS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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