2004 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · AP53 FYJ
2004 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 02 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 161,501 miles. MOT valid until 26 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,501 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AP53 FYJ Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/10/2026
- 161,501 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (24 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AP53 FYJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mercedes-Benz C (AP53 FYJ) between December 2006 and October 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 13 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (24 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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: “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
AP53 FYJ Mileage History
- 20/12/200625,285 mi
- 20/12/200625,285 mi
- 31/12/200732,298 mi+7,013 mi
- 29/12/200836,316 mi+4,018 mi
- 15/12/200940,297 mi+3,981 mi
- 20/12/201045,068 mi+4,771 mi
- 14/12/201146,691 mi+1,623 mi
- 17/12/201248,763 mi+2,072 mi
- 16/12/201351,157 mi+2,394 mi
- 22/12/201452,991 mi+1,834 mi
- 12/12/201559,884 mi+6,893 mi
- 10/12/201670,370 mi+10,486 mi
- 13/12/201670,376 mi+6 mi
- 16/12/201779,254 mi+8,878 mi
- 18/12/201779,275 mi+21 mi
- 07/12/201889,828 mi+10,553 mi
- 07/12/2019103,344 mi+13,516 mi
- 05/12/2020112,954 mi+9,610 mi
- 28/10/2021120,263 mi+7,309 mi
- 05/10/2022129,677 mi+9,414 mi
- 05/10/2022129,679 mi+2 mi
- 06/10/2023138,051 mi+8,372 mi
- 10/10/2023138,146 mi+95 mi
- 30/09/2024145,861 mi+7,715 mi
- 20/10/2025154,994 mi+9,133 mi
- 13/10/2026161,501 mi+6,507 mi
Average of roughly 6,875 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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