2004 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · JP53 ALE
2004 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 09 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 98,882 miles. MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2004
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,882 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
JP53 ALE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/12/2025
- 98,882 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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JP53 ALE Mileage History
- 12/10/202394,613 mi
- 24/10/202497,267 mi+2,654 mi
- 01/11/202497,269 mi+2 mi
- 10/11/202598,877 mi+1,608 mi
- 23/12/202598,882 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 1,942 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
JP53 ALE 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 (JP53 ALE) between October 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 December 2025 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 (12 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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 Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Front Windscreen wiper not working both (3.4 (a))”; “Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”.
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