2004 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · CP04 SXH
2004 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 21 May 2004. Recorded mileage 92,396 miles. MOT valid until 14 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,396 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CP04 SXH Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/08/2026
- 92,396 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CP04 SXH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mercedes-Benz C (CP04 SXH) between May 2007 and August 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 13 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (18 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (5 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: “Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)”.
CP04 SXH Mileage History
- 17/05/200726,897 mi
- 13/05/200830,344 mi+3,447 mi
- 01/05/200933,928 mi+3,584 mi
- 12/05/200934,010 mi+82 mi
- 11/05/201037,933 mi+3,923 mi
- 20/10/201139,843 mi+1,910 mi
- 20/10/201139,843 mi
- 13/10/201245,574 mi+5,731 mi
- 11/10/201348,400 mi+2,826 mi
- 27/09/201451,462 mi+3,062 mi
- 02/10/201554,099 mi+2,637 mi
- 07/10/201656,737 mi+2,638 mi
- 10/10/201759,192 mi+2,455 mi
- 14/08/201861,700 mi+2,508 mi
- 16/08/201861,719 mi+19 mi
- 09/08/201965,193 mi+3,474 mi
- 13/08/202069,020 mi+3,827 mi
- 04/08/202172,405 mi+3,385 mi
- 11/08/202275,781 mi+3,376 mi
- 14/08/202380,008 mi+4,227 mi
- 05/08/202483,939 mi+3,931 mi
- 14/08/202588,524 mi+4,585 mi
- 13/08/202692,396 mi+3,872 mi
Average of roughly 3,404 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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