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A11 YCS

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

108,338 mi
Last recorded108,338 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 YCS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 108,338 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Headlamps frosted

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 108,336 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Headlamps frosted

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 106,938 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 106,927 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

headlamps frosted

Pass 23 Jun 2017 105,255 miles

Engine oil leak

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Headlamps frosted

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 102,892 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 100,858 miles

Headlamps frosted

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 95,871 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear shock absorbers weak

Pass 21 Jun 2013 90,785 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 90,785 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 86,419 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 80,073 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 72,130 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 54,997 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 45,428 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 36,666 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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A11 YCS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 A11 YCS, 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 A11 YCS registered?

A11 YCS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 January 2004.

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The MOT history for A11 YCS shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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