2004 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · CA04 AHN
2004 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 16 Apr 2004. Recorded mileage 98,647 miles. MOT valid until 01 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,647 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CA04 AHN Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/06/2026
- 98,647 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CA04 AHN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mercedes-Benz C (CA04 AHN) between April 2007 and June 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 03 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)”; “Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)”.
CA04 AHN Mileage History
- 14/04/200739,406 mi
- 02/04/200843,305 mi+3,899 mi
- 02/04/200843,310 mi+5 mi
- 15/04/200953,552 mi+10,242 mi
- 19/03/201062,622 mi+9,070 mi
- 22/03/201062,623 mi+1 mi
- 07/04/201062,633 mi+10 mi
- 06/04/201165,212 mi+2,579 mi
- 31/03/201268,260 mi+3,048 mi
- 10/04/201370,591 mi+2,331 mi
- 16/04/201370,602 mi+11 mi
- 08/04/201472,239 mi+1,637 mi
- 08/04/201572,461 mi+222 mi
- 11/04/201672,997 mi+536 mi
- 10/04/201773,613 mi+616 mi
- 12/04/201874,468 mi+855 mi
- 11/04/201975,016 mi+548 mi
- 23/03/202075,592 mi+576 mi
- 30/03/202176,302 mi+710 mi
- 30/03/202176,302 mi
- 12/04/202276,877 mi+575 mi
- 12/04/202276,877 mi
- 11/04/202377,148 mi+271 mi
- 08/04/202477,326 mi+178 mi
- 03/04/202577,352 mi+26 mi
- 03/06/202698,643 mi+21,291 mi
- 03/06/202698,647 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 3,096 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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