2004 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · J77 CBA
2004 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 136,308 miles. MOT expired on 02 Sept 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2004
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,308 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
J77 CBA Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 06/08/2025
- 136,308 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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J77 CBA Mileage History
- 26/08/2022131,528 mi
- 24/08/2023133,296 mi+1,768 mi
- 04/09/2023133,298 mi+2 mi
- 06/08/2025136,308 mi+3,010 mi
Average of roughly 1,623 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
J77 CBA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mercedes-Benz C (J77 CBA) between August 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 August 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
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