2004 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · KA04 RAS
2004 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 03 Aug 2004. Recorded mileage 140,014 miles. MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,014 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
KA04 RAS Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 18/12/2025
- 140,014 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KA04 RAS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mercedes-Benz C (KA04 RAS) between September 2007 and December 2025.
The record contains 19 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 18 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (35 issues), Brakes (30 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Steering (7 issues), Suspension (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 76 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 ”; “Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
KA04 RAS Mileage History
- 29/09/200721,614 mi
- 16/07/200825,031 mi+3,417 mi
- 16/12/200931,807 mi+6,776 mi
- 18/12/200931,815 mi+8 mi
- 04/12/201034,776 mi+2,961 mi
- 11/12/201034,776 mi
- 09/12/201141,728 mi+6,952 mi
- 08/12/201251,190 mi+9,462 mi
- 11/12/201359,853 mi+8,663 mi
- 11/12/201359,853 mi
- 11/12/201468,381 mi+8,528 mi
- 18/12/201576,389 mi+8,008 mi
- 06/12/201684,543 mi+8,154 mi
- 10/12/201684,555 mi+12 mi
- 06/12/201792,144 mi+7,589 mi
- 11/12/201899,693 mi+7,549 mi
- 11/12/201899,693 mi
- 29/11/2019107,328 mi+7,635 mi
- 29/11/2019107,328 mi
- 26/11/2020118,034 mi+10,706 mi
- 14/12/2021124,664 mi+6,630 mi
- 14/12/2021124,664 mi
- 02/12/2022127,750 mi+3,086 mi
- 02/12/2022127,750 mi
- 15/12/2023133,565 mi+5,815 mi
- 18/12/2023133,565 mi
- 06/12/2024136,600 mi+3,035 mi
- 16/12/2024136,600 mi
- 18/12/2025140,014 mi+3,414 mi
Average of roughly 6,498 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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