2004 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · EO54 YWB
2004 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 135,092 miles. MOT expired on 17 Jul 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,092 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EO54 YWB Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/07/2023
- 135,092 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EO54 YWB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mercedes-Benz C (EO54 YWB) between June 2022 and July 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 July 2023 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), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
EO54 YWB Mileage History
- 17/06/2022127,042 mi
- 20/06/2022127,043 mi+1 mi
- 19/07/2023135,091 mi+8,048 mi
- 19/07/2023135,092 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 7,406 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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