2004 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · BD04 CVM
2004 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 28 Apr 2004. Recorded mileage 202,394 miles. MOT expired on 22 Mar 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Mar 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 202,394 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BD04 CVM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/03/2023
- 202,394 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BD04 CVM 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 (BD04 CVM) between January 2022 and March 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 23 March 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (19 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
BD04 CVM Mileage History
- 20/01/2022184,192 mi
- 20/01/2022184,192 mi
- 06/03/2023201,759 mi+17,567 mi
- 20/03/2023202,291 mi+532 mi
- 23/03/2023202,394 mi+103 mi
Average of roughly 15,560 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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