2004 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · 11 MAW
2004 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 30 Jun 2004. Recorded mileage 45,785 miles. MOT expired on 23 Apr 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2004
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 45,785 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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11 MAW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/04/2024
- 45,785 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
11 MAW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mercedes-Benz C (11 MAW) between March 2022 and April 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 April 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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.
11 MAW Mileage History
- 15/03/202244,944 mi
- 25/04/202345,495 mi+551 mi
- 25/04/202345,495 mi
- 24/04/202445,785 mi+290 mi
- 24/04/202445,785 mi
Average of roughly 398 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W203)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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- M271 timing chain stretchSerious
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- Rust on arches, sills and bootlidSerious
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