2004 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · FV54 CEF
2004 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 29 Nov 2004. Recorded mileage 111,405 miles. MOT expired on 10 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,405 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FV54 CEF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/10/2025
- 111,405 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FV54 CEF 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 (FV54 CEF) between February 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 October 2025 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: Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))”; “Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))”.
FV54 CEF Mileage History
- 04/02/202388,152 mi
- 20/01/202496,596 mi+8,444 mi
- 12/10/2024105,477 mi+8,881 mi
- 19/09/2025111,325 mi+5,848 mi
- 01/10/2025111,405 mi+80 mi
Average of roughly 8,755 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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