2004 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · BU54 CNE
2004 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 28 Oct 2004. Recorded mileage 147,526 miles. MOT expired on 04 Nov 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,526 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BU54 CNE Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/10/2024
- 147,526 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BU54 CNE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mercedes-Benz C (BU54 CNE) between October 2007 and October 2024.
The record contains 18 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (16 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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 Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint rear (2.5.A.1c)”; “Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)”; “Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)”.
BU54 CNE Mileage History
- 19/10/200717,105 mi
- 17/10/200824,373 mi+7,268 mi
- 21/10/200933,505 mi+9,132 mi
- 05/11/201040,563 mi+7,058 mi
- 24/10/201148,135 mi+7,572 mi
- 30/10/201254,982 mi+6,847 mi
- 09/10/201360,147 mi+5,165 mi
- 05/11/201467,757 mi+7,610 mi
- 04/11/201575,832 mi+8,075 mi
- 05/11/201575,835 mi+3 mi
- 29/10/201683,033 mi+7,198 mi
- 16/10/201792,147 mi+9,114 mi
- 19/10/201792,147 mi
- 03/11/2018104,880 mi+12,733 mi
- 30/10/2019117,883 mi+13,003 mi
- 03/11/2020123,537 mi+5,654 mi
- 27/10/2021129,724 mi+6,187 mi
- 04/11/2022134,457 mi+4,733 mi
- 02/11/2023139,149 mi+4,692 mi
- 25/10/2024147,526 mi+8,377 mi
Average of roughly 7,664 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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