Official DVLA Record

2004 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · HT04 GWL

HT04 GWL

2004 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 21/07/2004. Recorded mileage 69,696 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
MERCEDES-BENZ C
Year / Origin
2004 · Portsmouth
MOT Status
Valid until 18/06/2024
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
69,696 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 18/06/2024
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2004
Engine
1796cc

HT04 GWL Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 20/06/2023
  • 69,696 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
! Older vehicle
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HT04 GWL Mileage History

  1. 09/06/202262,017 mi
  2. 10/06/202262,017 mi
  3. 12/06/202369,476 mi+7,459 mi
  4. 20/06/202369,696 mi+220 mi

Average of roughly 7,460 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

HT04 GWL MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 14 Sept 2026, 18:16
MOT Analysis

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 (HT04 GWL) between June 2022 and June 2023.

The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 20 June 2023 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 (6 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 4 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: “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed edges worn, and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.

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