2004 Mercedes-Benz C 2.7L Diesel · 186 DOT
2004 Mercedes-Benz C (2.7L, diesel). First registered 27 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 118,210 miles. MOT expired on 07 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2004
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,210 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
186 DOT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/06/2025
- 118,210 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 18 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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186 DOT Mileage History
- 28/07/2023116,212 mi
- 29/07/2023116,212 mi
- 09/07/2024117,276 mi+1,064 mi
- 26/06/2025118,210 mi+934 mi
- 26/06/2025118,210 mi
Average of roughly 1,044 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
186 DOT 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 (186 DOT) between July 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 June 2025 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: Suspension (16 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 70 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 Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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