2004 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · BT54 BST
2004 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 26 Nov 2004. Recorded mileage 124,471 miles. MOT valid until 15 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,471 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BT54 BST Key Findings
- 31 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/11/2025
- 124,471 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 13 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (40 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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BT54 BST Mileage History
- 19/03/200822,893 mi
- 20/03/200822,931 mi+38 mi
- 01/04/200931,175 mi+8,244 mi
- 01/04/200931,177 mi+2 mi
- 31/03/201038,659 mi+7,482 mi
- 04/04/201143,994 mi+5,335 mi
- 04/04/201253,474 mi+9,480 mi
- 02/04/201358,880 mi+5,406 mi
- 02/04/201358,880 mi
- 01/04/201463,031 mi+4,151 mi
- 02/04/201463,035 mi+4 mi
- 13/05/201567,096 mi+4,061 mi
- 13/05/201567,096 mi
- 13/04/201673,646 mi+6,550 mi
- 26/07/201782,339 mi+8,693 mi
- 27/07/201782,339 mi
- 23/07/201888,858 mi+6,519 mi
- 02/07/201993,938 mi+5,080 mi
- 05/07/201993,996 mi+58 mi
- 05/01/2021100,792 mi+6,796 mi
- 08/01/2021100,839 mi+47 mi
- 09/12/2021107,522 mi+6,683 mi
- 09/12/2021107,522 mi
- 08/12/2022110,978 mi+3,456 mi
- 08/12/2022110,978 mi
- 08/12/2023114,224 mi+3,246 mi
- 11/12/2023114,230 mi+6 mi
- 26/01/2024114,238 mi+8 mi
- 29/01/2024114,242 mi+4 mi
- 16/11/2024115,881 mi+1,639 mi
- 15/11/2025124,471 mi+8,590 mi
Average of roughly 5,752 miles per year across 31 recorded odometer readings.
BT54 BST MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
31 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mercedes-Benz C (BT54 BST) between March 2008 and November 2025.
The record contains 18 passes and 13 failures.
The most recent test on 15 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 13 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (40 issues), Suspension (15 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 52 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 Rear Lower Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
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