2004 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · H831 ELF
2004 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 154,176 miles. MOT valid until 12 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,176 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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H831 ELF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/05/2026
- 154,176 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
H831 ELF 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 (H831 ELF) between March 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Rear Upper Headlamp levelling device inoperative bracket broken (4.1.5 (a))”.
H831 ELF Mileage History
- 26/03/2024145,560 mi
- 02/04/2024145,633 mi+73 mi
- 25/03/2025149,011 mi+3,378 mi
- 11/05/2026154,147 mi+5,136 mi
- 14/05/2026154,176 mi+29 mi
Average of roughly 4,039 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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