2004 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · BT04 UHR
2004 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 26 Jul 2004. Recorded mileage 188,570 miles. MOT expired on 28 Oct 2022.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Oct 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 188,570 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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This vehicle has not had an MOT in the past 5 years. Mechanical analysis was skipped.
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BT04 UHR Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/10/2021
- 188,570 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BT04 UHR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mercedes-Benz C (BT04 UHR) between October 2021 and October 2021.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 October 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
BT04 UHR Mileage History
- 27/10/2021188,558 mi
- 29/10/2021188,570 mi+12 mi
Average of roughly 1,949 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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