2004 Mercedes 1218 4.3L Diesel · FN54 AHC
2004 Mercedes 1218 (4.3L, diesel). First registered 01/10/2004. Recorded mileage 666,077 miles. MOT valid until 30/05/2027. Taxed until 01/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES 1218
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Nottingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/05/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/10/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 666,077 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 4.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 4250cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
FN54 AHC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/05/2026
- 666,077 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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FN54 AHC Mileage History
- 02/03/2023633,134 mi
- 09/04/2024643,030 mi+9,896 mi
- 16/04/2024643,192 mi+162 mi
- 01/05/2025655,283 mi+12,091 mi
- 11/05/2026666,077 mi+10,794 mi
Average of roughly 10,318 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FN54 AHC 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 1218 (FN54 AHC) between March 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Headlamp: (in addition to 1 above) not forming part of a matched pair. (63.4.a)”; “nearside European checked on Dipped Beam: In relation to the 0% Horizontal line, the beam horizontal cut-off line is not”.
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