2004 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · K9 MSL
2004 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 49,088 miles. MOT expired on 28 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 49,088 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K9 MSL Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/04/2025
- 49,088 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
K9 MSL 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 (K9 MSL) between March 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
K9 MSL Mileage History
- 17/03/202245,340 mi
- 28/03/202346,022 mi+682 mi
- 29/04/202447,135 mi+1,113 mi
- 01/04/202549,088 mi+1,953 mi
Average of roughly 1,232 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: Average
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