2004 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · EY54 XEF
2004 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 16 Oct 2004. Recorded mileage 160,961 miles. MOT valid until 03 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,961 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EY54 XEF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/03/2026
- 160,961 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EY54 XEF 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 (EY54 XEF) between January 2025 and March 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 04 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
EY54 XEF Mileage History
- 27/01/2025155,912 mi
- 28/01/2025155,913 mi+1 mi
- 03/02/2026160,712 mi+4,799 mi
- 20/02/2026160,938 mi+226 mi
- 04/03/2026160,961 mi+23 mi
Average of roughly 4,597 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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