2004 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · FV54 KFK
2004 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 30 Dec 2004. Recorded mileage 173,431 miles. MOT expired on 22 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 173,431 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FV54 KFK Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/05/2024
- 173,431 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (27 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FV54 KFK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mercedes-Benz C (FV54 KFK) between November 2007 and May 2024.
The record contains 16 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 24 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (27 issues), Lighting (25 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 51 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: “Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle excessive brake imbalance on front axle o/s/f lagging (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure n/s/r inner side wall bul”; “Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn n/s/f lower arm ball joint has excessive play (5.3.4 (a)”.
FV54 KFK Mileage History
- 19/11/200728,855 mi
- 10/11/200947,707 mi+18,852 mi
- 04/11/201058,839 mi+11,132 mi
- 10/11/201058,917 mi+78 mi
- 30/01/201267,714 mi+8,797 mi
- 30/01/201267,715 mi+1 mi
- 05/03/201378,695 mi+10,980 mi
- 03/03/201488,621 mi+9,926 mi
- 23/02/201595,503 mi+6,882 mi
- 17/02/2016102,143 mi+6,640 mi
- 21/03/2017107,151 mi+5,008 mi
- 13/03/2018109,658 mi+2,507 mi
- 20/03/2019113,513 mi+3,855 mi
- 26/03/2020131,716 mi+18,203 mi
- 03/07/2020131,759 mi+43 mi
- 31/03/2021141,915 mi+10,156 mi
- 06/04/2021141,916 mi+1 mi
- 05/04/2022158,037 mi+16,121 mi
- 05/04/2022158,037 mi
- 31/03/2023172,876 mi+14,839 mi
- 05/04/2023172,877 mi+1 mi
- 24/05/2024173,431 mi+554 mi
Average of roughly 8,756 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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