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2004 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · DA04 MHL

DA04 MHL

2004 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 17 May 2004. Recorded mileage 64,189 miles. MOT expired on 24 Oct 2026.

Make & Model
MERCEDES-BENZ C
Year / Origin
2004 · Chester
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 24 Oct 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
64,189 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 24 Oct 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2004
Engine
1796cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle presents as roadworthy following the most recent test on 15 October 2025 at 64,189 miles, where the tester passed it with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend is stable across the available history, with three passes in consecutive years and two administrative failures on the same test dates carrying no recorded defects, indicating paperwork or process issues rather than mechanical faults. No advisories or worn components appear at any stage. Recorded mileage stays low for a 2004 Mercedes-Benz C, rising from 62,270 miles at the 25 October 2023 test to 63,314 miles by 17 October 2024 and 64,189 miles by 15 October 2025. That equates to roughly 900 to 875 miles per year across the period, confirming very light use. The clean record with no corrosion, suspension bush, or brake disc flags across those dates suggests the car sat unused for long stretches rather than covering regular road miles. A buyer should still inspect for structural rust and perished rubber given the age and standing time, as MOT tests at this low mileage may miss slow degradation between visits. Check suspension arms, coil springs, and brake calipers for binding after storage, and confirm tyres are not cracked from age despite adequate tread. The duplicate fail and pass entries on 2023 and 2025 dates warrant a check of the V5 and test certificates to confirm no suppressed defect history.
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DA04 MHL Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 15/10/2025
  • 64,189 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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DA04 MHL MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 12 Oct 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mercedes-Benz C (DA04 MHL) between October 2023 and October 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 15 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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DA04 MHL Mileage History

  1. 25/10/202362,270 mi
  2. 25/10/202362,270 mi
  3. 17/10/202463,314 mi+1,044 mi
  4. 15/10/202564,189 mi+875 mi
  5. 15/10/202564,189 mi

Average of roughly 972 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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MOT Expired or Failed
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Average MOT pass rate (60%)
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