2004 Mercedes-Benz C 2.7L Diesel · YO04 AVZ
2004 Mercedes-Benz C (2.7L, diesel). First registered 28 Jul 2004. Recorded mileage 91,563 miles. MOT valid until 02 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,563 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YO04 AVZ Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/12/2025
- 91,563 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YO04 AVZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mercedes-Benz C (YO04 AVZ) between July 2007 and December 2025.
The record contains 19 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 18 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (18 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 41 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: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
YO04 AVZ Mileage History
- 18/07/20073,714 mi
- 17/07/20085,053 mi+1,339 mi
- 20/03/20095,768 mi+715 mi
- 25/02/20109,339 mi+3,571 mi
- 25/02/20109,339 mi
- 11/03/201112,788 mi+3,449 mi
- 13/03/201216,293 mi+3,505 mi
- 11/04/201320,342 mi+4,049 mi
- 13/03/201425,410 mi+5,068 mi
- 10/04/201530,685 mi+5,275 mi
- 19/12/201638,751 mi+8,066 mi
- 19/12/201638,751 mi
- 18/12/201741,938 mi+3,187 mi
- 17/12/201845,379 mi+3,441 mi
- 03/01/201945,381 mi+2 mi
- 17/12/201948,799 mi+3,418 mi
- 14/12/202051,008 mi+2,209 mi
- 13/12/202157,373 mi+6,365 mi
- 12/12/202266,120 mi+8,747 mi
- 07/12/202374,761 mi+8,641 mi
- 08/12/202374,761 mi
- 09/12/202482,745 mi+7,984 mi
- 09/12/202482,745 mi
- 01/12/202591,012 mi+8,267 mi
- 18/12/202591,563 mi+551 mi
Average of roughly 4,769 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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