2004 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · BJ04 LBE
2004 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 26 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 64,967 miles. MOT expired on 08 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,967 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BJ04 LBE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/10/2025
- 64,967 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BJ04 LBE 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 (BJ04 LBE) between August 2024 and October 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 09 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
BJ04 LBE Mileage History
- 28/08/202457,158 mi
- 04/09/202457,304 mi+146 mi
- 05/09/202564,936 mi+7,632 mi
- 25/09/202564,962 mi+26 mi
- 09/10/202564,967 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 7,008 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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