2004 Mercedes-Benz C 2.2L Diesel · GX53 BFV
2004 Mercedes-Benz C (2.2L, diesel). First registered 13 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 116,222 miles. MOT expired on 22 Feb 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Feb 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,222 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GX53 BFV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/02/2024
- 116,222 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GX53 BFV 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 (GX53 BFV) between February 2022 and February 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 February 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
GX53 BFV Mileage History
- 16/02/2022110,160 mi
- 22/02/2022110,227 mi+67 mi
- 13/02/2023113,557 mi+3,330 mi
- 23/02/2024116,222 mi+2,665 mi
Average of roughly 3,003 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W203)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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