2004 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · BP53 OMC
2004 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 06 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 126,938 miles. MOT expired on 30 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,938 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
BP53 OMC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 31/07/2026
- 126,938 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 18 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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BP53 OMC Mileage History
- 01/08/202399,789 mi
- 31/07/2024165,634 km
- 04/07/2025104,300 mi
- 04/07/2025104,301 mi+1 mi
- 31/07/2026126,938 mi+22,637 mi
Average of roughly 9,054 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
BP53 OMC 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 (BP53 OMC) between August 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i”.
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