2004 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · CF04 XAG
2004 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 09 Aug 2004. Recorded mileage 120,817 miles. MOT valid until 16 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,817 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CF04 XAG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/11/2025
- 120,817 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CF04 XAG 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 (CF04 XAG) between October 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 November 2025 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: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (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: “Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Cable ties restricting the view... (0.1 (d))”; “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
CF04 XAG Mileage History
- 04/10/2023100,769 mi
- 05/10/2024112,425 mi+11,656 mi
- 10/10/2024112,433 mi+8 mi
- 12/10/2024112,439 mi+6 mi
- 17/11/2025120,817 mi+8,378 mi
Average of roughly 9,449 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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