2004 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · EF53 HHO
2004 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 08 Feb 2004. Recorded mileage 135,951 miles. MOT expired on 13 Dec 2022.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Dec 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,951 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EF53 HHO Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/12/2021
- 135,951 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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EF53 HHO MOT History
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1 MOT test are recorded for this 2004 Mercedes-Benz C (EF53 HHO) between December 2021 and December 2021.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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